US preparing to board Iran-linked tankers

The Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. military is preparing to board and seize Iran-linked oil tankers in international waters in the coming days. This action is part of an effort to expand its naval blockade against Iran amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is set to end on April 22, 2026, with a senior U.S. official warning that without a diplomatic breakthrough, the conflict could resume soon.