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US military prepares to board Iran-linked ships in coming days: WSJ

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18-04-2026 | 11:29

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US military prepares to board Iran-linked ships in coming days: WSJ

The U.S. military is preparing in coming days to board Iran‑linked ⁠oil tankers and seize commercial ships in international waters, the Wall ⁠Street Journal reported on Saturday citing ⁠U.S. officials.

Reuters could not ⁠immediately verify the ⁠report.

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