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Conflict & Security April 23, 2026 386 stories in this edition

U.S. seizes another oil tanker as peace talks with Iran still in limbo

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U.S. seizes another oil tanker as peace talks with Iran still in limbo

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The seizure comes after President Trump told Fox News Wednesday that there was "no time pressure" on the ceasefire with Iran, which he has extended indefinitely.

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