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US Military Boards Iranian Oil Tanker Suspected of Blockade Breach
The US military boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, suspecting it of attempting to breach a naval blockade. The vessel was later reported to have been released.
20 May, 18:28 — 20 May, 22:26
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual40m ago
US military boards Iranian oil tanker suspected of breaching blockade
United States military forces boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. This action escalates pressure on Iran. The vessel was searched and redirected. It is the fifth commercial ship intercepted since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian shipping. This is part of efforts to force Tehran back to negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
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First report: naftemporiki · 20 May, 17:27|Full coverage: 6 · 5h|Window: 5h
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