US Navy seizes Iranian-linked tanker near Sri Lanka
Published date: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:03:34 +0700This is the dramatic moment the US Navy seized an Iranian-linked tanker in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka.
The vessel was boarded overnight during a US maritime enforcement operation in international waters between April 20 and April 21.
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Indian Ocean |
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20/04/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP178080 |
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Duration: 00:17 |
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Rating: News safe |
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