US planning to seize Iran-linked oil tankers, commercial ships worldwide in coming days: report

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The US is reportedly planning to board and seize Tehran-linked oil tankers across the globe in the coming days – dramatically escalating its pressure campaign on Iran. The military is preparing to intercept and take control of commercial vessels tied to Tehran, US officials told the Wall Street Journal Saturday — a move that could push the crackdown on Iran beyond the Middle East. The aggressive planning comes as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, attacking multiple commercial