US military seizes another Iran-linked oil tanker, AP reports

The seizure of another Iran-linked oil tanker by the US military underscores ongoing tensions in the region and may escalate geopolitical risks.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 23 Apr 2026, 11:52 UTCOn the live feed at 11:32 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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US military seizes another Iran-linked oil tanker, AP reports

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US War Ministry says forces yesterday boarded the hull of a ship in the Indian Ocean subject to sanctions that was transporting oil from Iran, according to Al Jazeera

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An Iranian diplomat told Novosti that a decision on the negotiations could be reached tonight or tomorrow, via Al Hadath

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This could lead to increased volatility in oil prices as markets react to the potential supply disruptions and any retaliatory measures from Iran. Traders should watch for implications on energy markets and potential safe-haven flows into assets like gold and USD.

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