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Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Tense Escalation
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Iran seizes oil tanker involved in a dispute with the U.S. over a previous confiscation, coinciding with recent attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militias. The incident occurred close to the Strait of Hormuz, between Oman and Iran, and involved a ship previously targeted in a U.S. sanctions enforcement operation.
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How do these events reflect the broader geopolitical tensions and alliances in the Middle East and beyond?
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