Iran seized the oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Sea of Oman on May 8, 2026, alleging the vessel attempted to disrupt Iran's oil exports through sanctions evasion. Separately, a Chinese-crewed oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, 2026, with no crew casualties reported. China's foreign ministry expressed deep concern on May 8 about vessels affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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