Iran vows swift response after US seizes tanker near Strait of Hormuz

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20 Apr 2026 • 1:23 PM MYT
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  • Iran's military has threatened a swift response following the US seizure of an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman.
  • Iran's state media reported that the military headquarters condemned the boarding of the ship by US forces as a violation of ceasefire and an act of piracy.
  • The US Navy stated it attacked and seized the cargo ship after it allegedly tried to evade a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The US claimed it fired on the vessel and seized it because it crossed the blockade line despite multiple warnings.
  • Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Aragchi, criticised Washington's demands and threats against Iranian ships and ports as disingenuous.

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