Iranian Navy Seizes Tanker in Persian Gulf, US Navy Prevents Further Incidents

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized a commercial tanker in the Persian Gulf, claiming it was carrying smuggled fuel. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet reported that Iran attempted to seize two other commercial tankers earlier in the week but backed off when a US Navy destroyer arrived on the scene. The recent seizure comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran and the US engaged in a standoff over Iran's nuclear program and maritime security in the Persian Gulf.