The U.S. and Iran are seizing tankers in a dangerous standoff
- U.S. and Iran seize ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating naval blockades.
- Iran blocks vessels from Switzerland and Greece; U.S. redirects 29 Iranian-linked tankers.
- Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion for Iran as part of nuclear negotiations.
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