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US Military Boards Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil
The U.S. military stopped and boarded the M/T Tifani, a tanker reportedly carrying Iranian oil, in international waters. This action was described by one source as the second Iranian vessel seized as a truce deadline nears.
21 Apr, 12:47 — 21 Apr, 14:32
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NYTMostly Factual4h ago
U.S. Military Stops and Boards M/T Tifani, Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil, Pentagon Says
The seizure was the latest U.S. effort to squeeze Iran’s oil-reliant economy, and came days after the Navy boarded an Iranian cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
By Eric Schmitt
Read full article →Daily SabahMixed5h ago
US seizes 2nd Iranian vessel in int'l waters as truce deadline nears
The U.S. military said Tuesday it seized an Iran-linked tanker in international waters, in what appeared to be a fresh move to enforce its blockade as the cease-fire nears expirati...
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First report: Daily Sabah · 21 Apr, 12:47|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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