Iran says oil tanker reaches port despite US pressure

21 April, 2026, 09:20 pm

Last modified: 21 April, 2026, 09:27 pm

Iran says oil tanker reaches port despite US pressure

21 April, 2026, 09:20 pm

Last modified: 21 April, 2026, 09:27 pm

Iran says its tanker Sili City successfully entered territorial waters despite US warnings, calling it a defiance of military pressure. The move comes amid rising tensions in key shipping routes, raising concerns over regional stability and potential risks to global oil supply and maritime security.

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