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Iran seizes oil tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman

Iran seized the oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman over an alleged attempt to disrupt its oil exports.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Seizure of oil tanker Ocean Koi
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 6:46 AM ET
WHERE: Gulf of Oman
WHY: Iran seized the tanker over an alleged attempt to disrupt Iran’s oil exports.

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