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Ambrey says Panama-flagged products container reportedly interdicted northwest of Iranian port

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Posted on May 20, 2025

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CAIRO (Reuters) -British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Tuesday a Panama-flagged and UAE-linked products tanker was reportedly interdicted approximately 51 nautical miles northwest of the

Panama-Flagged Tanker Reportedly Hijacked Near Iranian Waters

CAIRO (Reuters) -British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Tuesday a Panama-flagged and UAE-linked products tanker was reportedly interdicted approximately 51 nautical miles northwest of the Iranian port of Bandar-e jesk.

It said an urgency broadcast transmitted that the vessel has been "hijacked."

(Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Muhammad Al Gebaly; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • A Panama-flagged tanker was reportedly hijacked near Iranian waters.
  • The incident occurred 51 nautical miles northwest of Bandar-e jesk.
  • British maritime security firm Ambrey reported the hijacking.
  • The tanker is linked to the UAE.
  • An urgency broadcast indicated the vessel's hijacking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of vessel was reportedly hijacked?
A Panama-flagged products tanker linked to the UAE was reportedly hijacked.
Where was the vessel interdicted?
The vessel was reportedly interdicted approximately 51 nautical miles northwest of an Iranian port.
What did the urgency broadcast indicate?
The urgency broadcast transmitted that the vessel has been 'hijacked.'

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