US military intercepts another Iranian ship
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The US military intercepted and seized an Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean.
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The U.S. military intercepted and seized an Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight Thursday. This action was part of a naval blockade approved by President Trump. The interception marks another instance of the U.S. military seizing an Iranian ship, indicating ongoing tensions and enforcement of the blockade.
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The U.S. military intercepted and seized an Iranian oil tanker overnight Thursday.
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