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Iran seized a foreign oil tanker near the island of Qeshm in the Gulf, accusing it of carrying 4 million liters of smuggled fuel. The vessel's nationality was not disclosed, and 16 crew members were detained. This follows a previous seizure of a tanker carrying 6 million liters of smuggled diesel in the Gulf of Oman. Iran aims to curb fuel smuggling due to its low domestic fuel prices and high subsidies.

Courtesy: theprint.in