Key facts
- US forces intercepted the sanctioned oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean.
- The Davina tanker was carrying nearly two million barrels of crude oil.
- The tanker was sanctioned in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading.
- Iran's navy reported firing warning missiles and drones at US warships in the Gulf of Oman.
- Iran accused US warships of harassing maritime traffic.
US forces intercepted the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, a move announced by the US military's Indo-Pacific Command as part of Washington's blockade on Iran's sea trade. The Davina, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was sanctioned in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. Ship tracking data showed the vessel was almost fully laden with oil. The Indo-Pacific Command stated that maritime enforcement operations will continue to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran. In a separate but related development, Iran's navy reported firing warning missiles and drones at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, accusing the US Navy of harassing maritime traffic.