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Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens 'massacre' in Strait of Hormuz, hours before US talks
Date: February 5, 2026 Source: Fox News Overview of the Incident On February 5, 2026, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. The Iranian state media reported that the vessels were accused of smuggling fuel. The tankers were intercepted near Farsi Island and were carrying over one million liters of fuel, including diesel. Details of the Seizure Location : Near Farsi Island, Persian Gulf Fuel Quantity : Approximatel
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