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US Boards Iranian Tanker in Gulf of Oman

20 May 2026 11:25

The U.S. military boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on May 20, 2026, suspecting it of trying to breach the American blockade.

- The tanker was intercepted in international waters. - The operation aims to enforce sanctions against Iran.

- No details on crew or cargo have been released. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S.

and Iran over maritime activities.

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