US Preparing to Board Iran-Linked Ships in Coming Days

The US military is preparing to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships in international waters, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US officials. The move aims to increase economic pressure on Iran, encouraging it to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and make concessions on its nuclear program.

By Sam Kim Sat, April 18, 2026 at 6:09 PM GMT+3 · Yahoo Finance ·

US Preparing to Board Iran-Linked Ships in Coming Days

Topics: Hormuz Strait international waters Iran nuclear program oil tankers US military action

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