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US Preparing to Board Iran-Linked Ships in Coming Days, WSJ Says

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The U.S. military plans to board and seize Iran-linked oil tankers in international waters within days, according to unnamed officials cited by the Wall Street Journal. The operation aims to escalate economic pressure on Tehran, targeting commercial ships suspected of violating sanctions or supporting Iran’s nuclear program. General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, highlighted the Strait of Hormuz as a focal point during a Pentagon briefing on April 16. The move seeks to force Iran to reopen the strategic waterway and negotiate concessions on its nuclear activities amid heightened tensions. This marks a significant escalation in U.S. efforts to counter Iran’s maritime influence and enforce sanctions through direct military action.
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