Breaking News: Iran claimed to seize a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, the latest move in three months of escalating tensions with the West.

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BREAKING NEWS Iran claimed to seize a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, the latest move in three months of escalating tensions with the West. Friday, July 19, 2019 2:45 PM EST The oil tanker’s owner said it had lost contact with the vessel as it appeared to be heading toward Iran. It comes a day after the U.S. claimed it downed an Iranian drone, which the Iranians denied. Read More »

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