The United States military is preparing to inspect and, if necessary, seize oil tankers and commercial vessels linked to Iran in international waters, according to a report published on April 18 citing US officials. The Wall Street Journal reported that the move comes as tensions rise over maritime access in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20 percent of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes, has become a focal point of the dispute. Iran had briefly reopened the strait for navigation but closed it again after the US maintained its blockade on Iranian ports. The development follows failed talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan last week, which ended without agreement, leading to the continuation of the US blockade since Monday.
The preparations for inspections and possible seizures signal a further escalation in maritime tensions between the two countries, with potential implications for global energy transport through the Strait of Hormuz.
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