Saudi oil tanker stopped in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media report

According to Fars, the Saudi tanker was passing through the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz when it was suddenly stopped. The ship’s automatic identification system was also suddenly switched on.

According to the report, the tanker can carry up to 2 million barrels of oil.

Meanwhile, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has also confirmed that it received a report of an incident involving an oil tanker and military forces. However, Fars did not make clear whether the incident confirmed by the British body relates to the same Saudi tanker.