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Iran Seizes Eswatini-Flagged Vessel Amid Rising Tensions

11/30/2025

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On November 30, 2025, the Islamic Republic of Iran seized an Eswatini-flagged vessel carrying 350,000 liters of fuel.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the vessel was intercepted under a judicial order.
Eswatini's government denied any connection to the ship.
The incident follows Iran's pattern of targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with the West over its nuclear program and reinstated UN sanctions.

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Story summary

On November 30, 2025, the Islamic Republic of Iran seized an Eswatini-flagged vessel carrying 350,000 liters of fuel.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the vessel was intercepted under a judicial order.
Eswatini's government denied any connection to the ship.
The incident follows Iran's pattern of targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with the West over its nuclear program and reinstated UN sanctions.