Iran seized a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking regional concern.

Iran intercepted the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Talara on November 14, 2025, diverting it into Iranian waters while en route from Ajman, UAE, to Singapore. The U.S. confirmed the seizure, monitored by a Navy MQ-4C Triton drone, while the vessel lost contact with operator Columbia Shipmanagement. Private security reports noted three small boats approaching the tanker before the diversion. Iran has not officially commented. The Talara, carrying high-sulfur gasoil, marks the first maritime interdiction in the Strait of Hormuz in months, a vital route for roughly 20% of global oil, amid ongoing regional tensions following June’s conflict with Israel.