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Iran seizes oil tanker listed by U.S. as sanctions violator

Iran says it seized an oil tanker the U.S. listed as a sanctions violator.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Iran seized an oil tanker listed by the U.S. as a sanctions violator
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The seizure was in response to the U.S. listing the tanker as a sanctions violator.

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