"Iran Seizes US-Linked Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman, Escalating Tensions"

Iranian forces have seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, prompting condemnation from the U.S. government. The tanker, previously involved in a U.S.-Iran dispute, was en route to Turkey when it was seized and forced to Iranian territorial waters. The crew's status is unknown. This comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a major attack on international shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The U.S. military presence in the region prevented injuries or damage, but multiple international shipping companies have diverted their vessels away from the area, causing delays.