Iran seized the oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, according to Iranian state media reports. The Iranian Army detained the vessel for unspecified "violations," the state-run Tasnim news agency reported.

The tanker was reportedly carrying Iranian oil and had been subject to U.S. sanctions. Iranian officials stated they redirected the vessel back to Iranian shores, though the specific circumstances that led to the seizure remain unclear from official statements.

The Gulf of Oman has been a recurring flashpoint for maritime tensions involving Iran. The strategic waterway serves as a critical shipping route for global oil supplies, connecting the Persian Gulf to international waters.

No immediate details were provided about the tanker's crew, cargo capacity, or the exact nature of the alleged violations that prompted the seizure. Iranian authorities have not specified whether the detention is temporary or if legal proceedings will follow.