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Energy & Climate April 18, 2026 336 stories in this edition

US planning to seize Iran-linked oil tankers, commercial ships worldwide in coming days: report

New York Post World / US / 1m ago / Caitlin Doornbos
US planning to seize Iran-linked oil tankers, commercial ships worldwide in coming days: report

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The aggressive planning comes as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

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