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Iran Oil Tanker Seizure Stokes Tensions with U.S.

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Iran 's Revolutionary Guard has seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf , accusing them of smuggling diesel fuel.

The incident comes amid ongoing tensions with the United States over maritime security in the region.

Iran frequently carries out such operations, arguing they are necessary to combat fuel trafficking.

The Persian Gulf is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.