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Impacted Oil Tankers by Region
Approximate count of diverted Iranian-flagged tankers in the Asian region.
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US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid maritime ...
File photoThe United States military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters and redirected them away from positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, amid an ongoing maritime blockade on Iran.The interceptions come as Washington tightens restrictions on Tehran’s seaborne trade during a fragile ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. Watch US Blockade of Iran Faces Challenges as Oil Traffic Continues Through Strait of HormuzAccording to Reuters, US forces have increasingly targeted vessels outside the Strait of Hormuz, including in open waters, to reduce risks from floating mines.Among the vessels intercepted were the supertankers Dorena, Deep Sea and Sevin. The Dorena, carrying about 2 million barrels of crude, was last seen off India’s southern coast and is now under escort by a US Navy destroyer in the Indian Ocean, as per Reuters.The Sevin, partially loaded, and the Deep Sea were last tracked near Malaysia.Shipping sources also indicated that another tanker, Derya, may have been intercepted after failing to offload Iranian crude in India before a US waiver expired, reported Reuters.Blockade tightens grip on global oil flowsThe US Central Command said it has directed at least 29 vessels to turn back or return to port since the blockade began, highlighting the scale of enforcement.The maritime standoff has significantly disrupted global energy supply chains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz — through which about 20% of the world’s oil and gas flows in normal times — has triggered a wider energy crisis and sharply reduced exports.Escalation at sea amid stalled talksTensions have intensified in recent days, with Iran firing on ships and seizing two container vessels in the strategic waterway. These developments come despite US President Donald Trump extending a ceasefire to allow more time for diplomacy.However, prospects for renewed talks remain uncertain. Iran has accused the US of acting in “bad faith,” while planned negotiations in Islamabad have been delayed after Tehran did not confirm participation.With both sides continuing military and maritime actions, the standoff in key shipping routes shows little sign of easing, keeping global energy markets on edge.
US Intercepts Iranian Oil Tankers Near India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka Amid ...
HomeNewsWorldUS Intercepts Iranian Oil Tankers Near India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions The action is part of Washington’s maritime blockade on Iran, as Tehran retaliates by targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. By : Ayesha Fatima | Updated at : 23 Apr 2026 06:45 AM (IST) The US military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. (Representational Image) Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom US Navy intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters. Tankers diverted from near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. US forces enforce maritime blockade, Iran responds with seizures. Strait of Hormuz disruption exacerbates global energy crisis. The United States military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, diverting them from positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, according to a Reuters report citing shipping and security sources. The latest moves come as Washington enforces a sweeping maritime blockade on Iran’s trade, while Tehran has responded by firing on vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint at the entrance to the Gulf. Nearly two months into the conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran, prospects for renewed peace talks remain uncertain despite a fragile ceasefire. Strait of Hormuz Disruption Fuels Global Energy Crisis The standoff has severely disrupted energy flows, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affecting roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies. The fallout has triggered a global energy crunch, amplifying concerns across international markets. In recent days, US forces have seized both an Iranian cargo vessel and an oil tanker. Iran, in turn, said it captured two container ships attempting to exit the Gulf on Wednesday after opening fire on them and another vessel, marking its first such seizures since hostilities began. Multiple Tankers Diverted as Blockade Tightens Citing multiple US, Indian and Western maritime security sources, the Reuters report said at least three additional Iranian-flagged tankers have been redirected by US forces in recent days. Among them was the Deep Sea, a supertanker partially loaded with crude oil. Ship-tracking data from MarineTraffic showed it was last detected off Malaysia’s coast about a week ago. Another vessel, the Sevin, with a capacity of up to 1 million barrels and carrying around 65% of it...
US Military Intercepts Iranian Tankers Near India, Malaysia Amid Hormuz ...
The US military has intercepted at least three Iranian‑flagged oil tankers in Asian waters and redirected them away from positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, according to shipping, security and Western maritime sources cited by Reuters on Wednesday. The action is part of Washington's expanding maritime blockade on Iran as tensions from the recent US‑Israel war show little sign of ...
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say
LONDON/NEW DELHI - The US military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka ...
