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U.S. Navy Turns Back Iranian Oil Tankers

The U.S. Navy has intercepted 10 Iranian oil tankers attempting to bypass its blockade.
WHO: U.S. Navy
WHAT: turned back Iranian-flagged oil tankers
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 10:43 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: In response to the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports
How this story developed (showing 13 of 13 earlier reports)
Sources (2): CBS News, NPR

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