Iranian commandos capture US-bound tanker on TV.

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Iranian commandos capture US-bound tanker on TV.
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Iranian navy commandos seized a US-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to footage aired by Iran's state television. The tanker, managed by a Turkish firm and owned by a Chinese company, was reportedly seized over an alleged collision with an Iranian vessel. This is the latest seizure by Iran amid tensions with the US over its nuclear program. The US Navy's 5th Fleet has called Iran's continued harassment of vessels a threat to maritime security and the global economy.

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