Empty Tanker Velos Amber Faces Iranian Warning Action Near Strait of Hormuz
An empty tanker, the Velos Amber, was reportedly approached by Iranian forces while transiting the Omani lane into the Persian Gulf on Sunday. The vessel continued its voyage and was near the UAE coast by early Monday.
The empty tanker Velos Amber, sailing through the Omani lane into the Persian Gulf, encountered a warning action from Iranian forces on Sunday, according to shipping sources. The nature of the warning was not specified, but the vessel was allowed to proceed.
By early Monday, the tanker was located off the UAE coast, having continued its journey without apparent further incident. This development adds to regional maritime tensions, although no immediate impact on oil shipping routes has been reported.
Source: First Squawk