President Trump said the United States struck and seized an Iranian tanker, speaking on Weekend Nightly. The president asserted that U.S. forces carried out the action; there was no immediate independent confirmation. The claim comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, including U.S. naval operations in the region and recent Iranian statements about the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials did not immediately provide further details on the location, timing, the tanker’s cargo or ownership, and Iran had not issued an official response at the time of the statement. Reporters and analysts were seeking independent confirmation from military, maritime and international sources.
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