Iran Denies Link to Three Oil Tankers Seized by India

A knowledgeable source at the National Iranian Oil Company has denied any connection between three recently detained oil tankers and fleets allegedly linked to Iran.

According to reports provided by Iranian Ministry of Petroleum to domestic media, the three tankers seized by the government of India have no affiliation with the National Iranian Oil Company.

The source stated that neither the cargo nor the vessels themselves are connected to the company.

Hours earlier, some foreign media, citing informed sources, reported that India had detained three tankers sanctioned by the United States earlier this month, claiming they were linked to Iran.

The report also said that Indian authorities had increased maritime surveillance in their waters to prevent what they described as illegal trade.

According to reports from Iran’s oil industry, no disruptions have occurred this month in the movement of fleets involved in the country’s oil export operations. - WANA