U.S. forces have intensified enforcement of sanctions through naval operations targeting Iran-linked and other shadow fleet oil tankers, following multiple seizures earlier this year, including a third in the Indian Ocean on February 24 amid President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuelan oil distribution. The most recent catalyst is the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports announced around April 13, which has turned back at least 10 Iranian-flagged tankers attempting Strait of Hormuz transits, with sanctioned supertankers still entering the Gulf as of April 16 despite restrictions. Unconfirmed reports indicate preparations for boardings and seizures in international waters, heightening escalation risks. Traders monitor diplomatic signals, potential retaliatory actions by Iran or proxies, and oil market volatility, with no new seizures confirmed in the past 30 days.
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if U.S. government forces seize an oil tanker or any other ship actively transporting oil between market creation and April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
U.S. government forces refer to any active U.S. military (including U.S. Coast Guard), law enforcement, or intelligence personnel or contractors.
Seizes refers to U.S. forces taking custody of or asserting operational control of the vessel, including boarding and taking control of the vessel, detaining the vessel indefinitely, or forcefully rerouting the vessel to a U.S.-controlled port.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.This market will resolve to “Yes” if U.S. government forces seize an oil tanker or any other ship actively transporting oil between market creation and April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
U.S. government forces refer to any active U.S. military (including U.S. Coast Guard), law enforcement, or intelligence personnel or contractors.
Seizes refers to U.S. forces taking custody of or asserting operational control of the vessel, including boarding and taking control of the vessel, detaining the vessel indefinitely, or forcefully rerouting the vessel to a U.S.-controlled port.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.U.S. forces have intensified enforcement of sanctions through naval operations targeting Iran-linked and other shadow fleet oil tankers, following multiple seizures earlier this year, including a third in the Indian Ocean on February 24 amid President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuelan oil distribution. The most recent catalyst is the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports announced around April 13, which has turned back at least 10 Iranian-flagged tankers attempting Strait of Hormuz transits, with sanctioned supertankers still entering the Gulf as of April 16 despite restrictions. Unconfirmed reports indicate preparations for boardings and seizures in international waters, heightening escalation risks. Traders monitor diplomatic signals, potential retaliatory actions by Iran or proxies, and oil market volatility, with no new seizures confirmed in the past 30 days.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if U.S. government forces seize an oil tanker or any other ship actively transporting oil between market creation and April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
U.S. government forces refer to any active U.S. military (including U.S. Coast Guard), law enforcement, or intelligence personnel or contractors.
Seizes refers to U.S. forces taking custody of or asserting operational control of the vessel, including boarding and taking control of the vessel, detaining the vessel indefinitely, or forcefully rerouting the vessel to a U.S.-controlled port.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
U.S. government forces refer to any active U.S. military (including U.S. Coast Guard), law enforcement, or intelligence personnel or contractors.
Seizes refers to U.S. forces taking custody of or asserting operational control of the vessel, including boarding and taking control of the vessel, detaining the vessel indefinitely, or forcefully rerouting the vessel to a U.S.-controlled port.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Market Opened: Apr 3, 2026, 4:34 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if U.S. government forces seize an oil tanker or any other ship actively transporting oil between market creation and April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
U.S. government forces refer to any active U.S. military (including U.S. Coast Guard), law enforcement, or intelligence personnel or contractors.
Seizes refers to U.S. forces taking custody of or asserting operational control of the vessel, including boarding and taking control of the vessel, detaining the vessel indefinitely, or forcefully rerouting the vessel to a U.S.-controlled port.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.This market will resolve to “Yes” if U.S. government forces seize an oil tanker or any other ship actively transporting oil between market creation and April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
U.S. government forces refer to any active U.S. military (including U.S. Coast Guard), law enforcement, or intelligence personnel or contractors.
Seizes refers to U.S. forces taking custody of or asserting operational control of the vessel, including boarding and taking control of the vessel, detaining the vessel indefinitely, or forcefully rerouting the vessel to a U.S.-controlled port.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.U.S. forces have intensified enforcement of sanctions through naval operations targeting Iran-linked and other shadow fleet oil tankers, following multiple seizures earlier this year, including a third in the Indian Ocean on February 24 amid President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuelan oil distribution. The most recent catalyst is the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports announced around April 13, which has turned back at least 10 Iranian-flagged tankers attempting Strait of Hormuz transits, with sanctioned supertankers still entering the Gulf as of April 16 despite restrictions. Unconfirmed reports indicate preparations for boardings and seizures in international waters, heightening escalation risks. Traders monitor diplomatic signals, potential retaliatory actions by Iran or proxies, and oil market volatility, with no new seizures confirmed in the past 30 days.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if U.S. government forces seize an oil tanker or any other ship actively transporting oil between market creation and April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
U.S. government forces refer to any active U.S. military (including U.S. Coast Guard), law enforcement, or intelligence personnel or contractors.
Seizes refers to U.S. forces taking custody of or asserting operational control of the vessel, including boarding and taking control of the vessel, detaining the vessel indefinitely, or forcefully rerouting the vessel to a U.S.-controlled port.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
U.S. government forces refer to any active U.S. military (including U.S. Coast Guard), law enforcement, or intelligence personnel or contractors.
Seizes refers to U.S. forces taking custody of or asserting operational control of the vessel, including boarding and taking control of the vessel, detaining the vessel indefinitely, or forcefully rerouting the vessel to a U.S.-controlled port.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$203,888End Date
Apr 30, 2026Market Opened
Apr 3, 2026, 4:34 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...U.S. forces have intensified enforcement of sanctions through naval operations targeting Iran-linked and other shadow fleet oil tankers, following multiple seizures earlier this year, including a third in the Indian Ocean on February 24 amid President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuelan oil distribution. The most recent catalyst is the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports announced around April 13, which has turned back at least 10 Iranian-flagged tankers attempting Strait of Hormuz transits, with sanctioned supertankers still entering the Gulf as of April 16 despite restrictions. Unconfirmed reports indicate preparations for boardings and seizures in international waters, heightening escalation risks. Traders monitor diplomatic signals, potential retaliatory actions by Iran or proxies, and oil market volatility, with no new seizures confirmed in the past 30 days.
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