A tense standoff unfolded in the critical Strait of Hormuz as six Iranian gunboats aggressively attempted to intercept an American oil tanker. The vessels, bristling with heavy 50-caliber guns, issued a stark demand: kill the tanker’s engines and prepare for boarding. This confrontation immediately ratcheted up already soaring tensions in the region.
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Feb 03, 2026
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