Iran Seizes Two Oil Tankers in Gulf, Including One with Indian Crew and Kuwaiti Crude.

The Marshall Islands-flagged Advantage Sweet, carrying Kuwaiti crude and manned by 24 Indian crew members, was seized by Iran in international waters near the Gulf of Oman. The US has demanded its immediate release, while Iran claims the tanker collided with an Iranian vessel in the Persian Gulf. The tanker was heading to the US and was chartered by Chevron Corp. The incident highlights continued tensions in the region, which is a vital corridor for oil tankers.