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Iranian forces detain Saudi oil tanker Cedar in Strait of Hormuz

Cedar Strait of Hormuz Iran Saudi Arabia 2026-08-31

On August 31, 2026, Iranian media reported that Iranian forces stopped the Saudi-flagged oil tanker Cedar, capable of carrying 2 million barrels, while transiting the southern Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia provided no official confirmation of the incident.

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Iranian media reports that the Saudi oil tanker Cedar, capable of carrying 2 million barrels, was stopped while transiting the southern Strait of Hormuz.

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Iranian media reports that the Saudi oil tanker Cedar, capable of carrying 2 million barrels, was stopped while transiting the southern Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian media say Saudi oil tanker stopped in Strait of Hormuz, no Saudi confirmation - Reuters

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Iranian media say Saudi oil tanker stopped in Strait of Hormuz, no Saudi confirmation Reuters