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EU Expands IRINI, Seizes Fraudulent Cameroonian-Flagged Russian Tankers

7/3/2026

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Cameroon removed 39 vessels after confirming they flew its flag to carry Russian oil.
The EU expanded Operation IRINI on June 8, allowing the mission to board, detain and inspect ships of Russia.
European forces inspected the tankers Nelsa, Oneiroi and Sandhya, finding each used fraudulent Cameroonian registration.
The French navy detained the tanker Deliver on June 25 near Sicily after navies seized nine ships since early 2026, five flagged to Cameroon.

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Story summary

Cameroon removed 39 vessels after confirming they flew its flag to carry Russian oil.
The EU expanded Operation IRINI on June 8, allowing the mission to board, detain and inspect ships of Russia.
European forces inspected the tankers Nelsa, Oneiroi and Sandhya, finding each used fraudulent Cameroonian registration.
The French navy detained the tanker Deliver on June 25 near Sicily after navies seized nine ships since early 2026, five flagged to Cameroon.