U.S. Weighs Seizing Tankers Carrying Iranian Oil to Pressure Tehran

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:33 AM

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The U.S. is considering seizing tankers carrying Iranian oil to apply pressure on Tehran, similar to actions taken against Venezuela, but fears of retaliation and rising oil prices are causing hesitation.

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