An Iranian tanker was seized by US forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The rapid escalation in tensions comes after the US Navy seized an Iranian ship, blowing a hole in its engine room, according to President Trump. For its part, Iran fired at vessels and abruptly stopped traffic in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, abandoning its promise to allow some to pass, as it said the US had broken a ceasefire deal.
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