Iran-linked ships seized by the US military as part of its blockade of Iranian ports will be taken to a holding area in the Arabian Sea or Indian Ocean, while a permanent location is worked out, WSJ reports citing two American officials

The seizure of Iran-linked ships by the US military indicates a significant escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, further complicating regional dynamics.

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Iran-linked ships seized by the US military as part of its blockade of Iranian ports will be taken to a holding area in the Arabian Sea or Indian Ocean, while a permanent location is worked out, WSJ reports citing two American officials

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