TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has once again demonstrated its commitment to securing the Persian Gulf, this time by confiscating a foreign oil tanker carrying a substantial amount of smuggled diesel fuel. 

General Heidar Honarian Mojarrad, Commander of the IRGC Navy’s 2nd naval zone, confirmed the seizure on Monday, revealing that the tanker, flying the flag of Togo, was apprehended near the port of Bushehr while transporting a staggering 1.5 million liters of diesel. 

The General stressed that the seizure was conducted under a judicial warrant. The confiscated tanker, along with its crew of 12 foreign nationals, was promptly transferred to a terminal operated by the Bushehr Oil Products Co. for the unloading process.

This latest seizure follows a similar incident in late January when the IRGC Navy apprehended another foreign tanker carrying two million liters of smuggled fuel in the same region. 

The IRGC Navy's success in these operations is attributed, in part, to the deployment of advanced detection equipment. This sophisticated technology enables the Navy to meticulously monitor all maritime movements in the Persian Gulf, ensuring the safety and security of the vital marine route.