Geopolitical Conflict
Iranian tanker attacked; yacht plot linked to Seychelles company
Iran claims attempted sabotage of an oil tanker off Oman and an alleged Israeli yacht bomb plot connected to a Seychelles‑registered company.
Iran reported an unsuccessful sabotage attempt on one of its oil tankers off the coast of Oman, heightening regional tensions in the Persian Gulf. Separately, Israeli authorities disclosed an alleged assassination plot involving a yacht bomb aimed at a high‑level Iranian target, which they linked to a Seychelles‑registered company providing travel and security services. Iranian officials accused Israel of orchestrating the plot and using the Seychelles‑registered entity as cover, underscoring how Seychelles‑registered firms are being drawn into Middle East geopolitical confrontations.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Seychelles
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 03:46 UTC
- Added by
- annaafricaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 03:46 UTC
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