News
Latest News
news bulletin
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Other News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Beirut
26
o
Bekaa
23
o
Keserwan
26
o
Metn
26
o
Mount Lebanon
23
o
North
29
o
South
26
o
Live
Video
Audio
Schedule
shows
العربية
watching now
Morning Talk
SUBSCRIBE
Home
Notification
Live
Video
Audio
shows
Beirut
26
o
Bekaa
23
o
Keserwan
26
o
Metn
26
o
Mount Lebanon
23
o
North
29
o
South
26
o
News
Programs
The News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Programs
Series
Movies
Documentaries
Variety
Comedy
Talk Show
News Bulletin
Sports
Breaking News
Latest News
Highlighted News
Most Read
Videos
العربية
Watch the latest programs and the latest developments on your favorite screen
Shows
Join millions of followers
Who We Are
Contact Us
Advertise With Us
Careers
Channel frequencies
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Indonesia seizes Iranian-flagged oil tanker for "illegal" actions
Middle East News
11-07-2023 | 08:35
High views
Share
Share
4
min
Indonesia seizes Iranian-flagged oil tanker for "illegal" actions
Indonesian maritime authorities announced on Tuesday the seizure of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker carrying over 200,000 tons of oil suspected of being involved in an "illicit" transfer operation at sea.
The United States imposes sanctions on Iran's oil exports and accuses Tehran of circumventing these sanctions through various means in maritime passages in the Gulf and other regions around the world, including transferring oil from one tanker to another at sea to obscure its origin.
The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency suspected that the vessel "MT Arman 114," flying the flag of the Islamic Republic, was engaged in "illicit shipping activities" in Jakarta's exclusive economic zone.
In a statement, they reported that the tanker was seized on Friday after authorities discovered it was involved in a suspicious transfer of its cargo to the tanker "MTS Tinos," which flies the flag of Cameroon.
They confirmed that both ships were "caught in the act of conducting illicit transfers of a shipment of crude oil."
They noted that the Iranian vessel had 28 Syrians on board, consisting of the crew members and three other passengers, along with a cargo of 272,568 tons of light crude oil valued at tens of millions of dollars.
The statement further explained that the Iranian vessel initially refused to respond to communication attempts by Indonesian authorities, deactivated its information systems, and did not display its flag. As the authorities approached it, the vessel attempted to flee before being pursued into Malaysia's exclusive economic zone.
Indonesian authorities did not directly accuse Tehran or the Iranian government of being directly involved in the operation.
The countries signed a trade exchange agreement in May during a visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Jakarta.
Last week, the US Department of Defense announced that its naval forces thwarted two attempts by Iranian forces to seize oil tankers in international waters off the coast of Oman, stating that in one of these attempts, the Iranians fired shots at a tanker.
On Thursday, Washington announced that the Revolutionary Guards had detained a commercial ship "suspected of being involved in smuggling activities" in international waters in the Gulf region.
Oil exports were a significant source of revenue for Iran before 2018 when the United States unilaterally withdrew from the international agreement on Iran's nuclear program signed in 2015 during the presidency of Donald Trump and reimposed harsh sanctions.
The issue of oil has been a point of contention between the two sides, with Washington accusing Tehran of evading sanctions to export its oil to countries such as China, Syria, and Venezuela.
In recent years, Washington and Tehran have exchanged accusations over a series of incidents in the Gulf waters.
In November 2021, the Revolutionary Guards announced the release of a Vietnamese tanker after retrieving its cargo of oil belonging to the Islamic Republic. The vessel had been detained for about two weeks following what the Guards claimed was an American attempt to seize the oil. However, Washington denied these claims, stating that its naval forces merely monitored an Iranian naval operation to seize an oil tanker and transport it to Iranian territorial waters.
AFP
Middle East News
Indonesia
Seize
Iranian
Flagged
Oil
Tanker
Illegal
Actions
Iran
Next
Trump says he will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE as early as May
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
0
Israel-Gaza War Updates
01:23
Trump says hopes to get Gaza 'straightened out' over next week
Israel-Gaza War Updates
01:23
Trump says hopes to get Gaza 'straightened out' over next week
0
Middle East News
01:08
Turkish Airlines denies flight cancellations to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Jordan
Middle East News
01:08
Turkish Airlines denies flight cancellations to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Jordan
0
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Maritime demarcation deal: Beirut prepares to host Cypriot delegation for maritime border talks
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Maritime demarcation deal: Beirut prepares to host Cypriot delegation for maritime border talks
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:55
Syria considers closing its land border: What are the consequences for Lebanon?
News Bulletin Reports
12:55
Syria considers closing its land border: What are the consequences for Lebanon?
Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
2025-04-15
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun to State Security officers: No leniency toward corruption
Lebanon News
2025-04-15
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun to State Security officers: No leniency toward corruption
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-25
Lebanon announces 2025 municipal election results for Sidon
Lebanon News
2025-05-25
Lebanon announces 2025 municipal election results for Sidon
0
Middle East News
2025-06-13
Abu Dhabi airport says expects flight disruptions after Israel attacks Iran
Middle East News
2025-06-13
Abu Dhabi airport says expects flight disruptions after Israel attacks Iran
0
Press Highlights
2025-05-01
President Aoun: Reforms, stability will bring investors back to Lebanon
Press Highlights
2025-05-01
President Aoun: Reforms, stability will bring investors back to Lebanon
Videos
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
2025-07-01
Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district
Lebanon News
2025-07-01
Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district
0
Lebanon News
2025-06-10
Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)
Lebanon News
2025-06-10
Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)
0
Lebanon News
2025-06-04
Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties
Lebanon News
2025-06-04
Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-19
President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels
Lebanon News
2025-05-19
President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-15
LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future
Lebanon News
2025-05-15
LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers
0
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-09
EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-09
EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview
0
Lebanon News
2025-04-23
US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads
Lebanon News
2025-04-23
US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads
Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
1
News Bulletin Reports
12:55
Syria considers closing its land border: What are the consequences for Lebanon?
News Bulletin Reports
12:55
Syria considers closing its land border: What are the consequences for Lebanon?
2
Lebanon News
07:17
Lebanese Army denies claims of militant infiltration and troop withdrawal in Bekaa
Lebanon News
07:17
Lebanese Army denies claims of militant infiltration and troop withdrawal in Bekaa
3
News Bulletin Reports
12:48
Talks advance in Azerbaijan: Israel and Syria prepare for next diplomatic step with draft deal in hand
News Bulletin Reports
12:48
Talks advance in Azerbaijan: Israel and Syria prepare for next diplomatic step with draft deal in hand
4
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Maritime demarcation deal: Beirut prepares to host Cypriot delegation for maritime border talks
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Maritime demarcation deal: Beirut prepares to host Cypriot delegation for maritime border talks
5
Middle East News
05:27
Netanyahu says working with Trump on Arab normalization
Middle East News
05:27
Netanyahu says working with Trump on Arab normalization
6
Lebanon News
09:29
MP Ibrahim Moussawi slams US envoy's remarks, calls for official response
Lebanon News
09:29
MP Ibrahim Moussawi slams US envoy's remarks, calls for official response
7
Lebanon News
08:09
Lebanese Army helicopters return from firefighting mission in Syria's Latakia countryside
Lebanon News
08:09
Lebanese Army helicopters return from firefighting mission in Syria's Latakia countryside
8
Lebanon News
10:19
Kuwaiti Interior Minister arrives in Lebanon to boost bilateral security cooperation
Lebanon News
10:19
Kuwaiti Interior Minister arrives in Lebanon to boost bilateral security cooperation
Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
We use
cookies
We use
cookies
to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More