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Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC Navy has boarded and seized a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating maritime tensions.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 22:26 UTC
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has seized a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Video footage shows IRGC personnel boarding the vessel, which appears to be a Liberian-flagged tanker, in what is described as an illegal seizure. This incident marks a significant escalation in Iran's maritime operations amid ongoing tensions in the critical waterway. The action follows a pattern of recent IRGC naval activity targeting commercial shipping.
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