Key facts
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.
- The vessels were taken to the port of Bandar Abbas.
- The tankers were accused of violating maritime laws.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced on Friday that it had seized two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, accusing them of violating maritime laws. The vessels were taken to the port of Bandar Abbas.
The seizure comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the West, particularly following the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the reimposition of sanctions. Iran has previously used its naval power to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil trade.