The US Department of War seized the vessels—the Majestic X, Tifani, and Lenore—in April after they loaded oil in Iran to disrupt ships providing material support to Tehran. Kpler data currently places the Majestic X and Tifani off the northern coast of Brazil. The shipments occur as Iran's judiciary announces plans to sell seized US and Israeli commercial assets to compensate Iranian families affected by the conflict.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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US Ships $600M of Seized Iranian Crude Toward United States
Commodities27 days ago
Three Iran-linked tankers carrying nearly 6 million barrels of crude oil are crossing the Atlantic Ocean toward the United States, vessel-tracking data shows. The cargo is valued at nearly $600 million, per TankerTrackers, and consists of oil diverted toward US shores following sanctions seizures.
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