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The U.S. considers seizing Iranian oil tankers to pressure Tehran over its nuclear and missile programs, risking retaliation and market instability.
The Trump administration is considering seizing Iranian oil tankers to disrupt Tehran’s main revenue source, part of ongoing efforts to pressure Iran over its nuclear and missile programs.
While no decision has been made, officials cite risks including Iranian retaliation, such as targeting allied vessels or mining the Strait of Hormuz, which could destabilize global oil markets.
Over 20 Iran-linked tankers have been sanctioned this year, and seizing them would require significant military resources.
President Trump continues to favor diplomacy but has warned of potential military action if negotiations fail, including deploying an additional aircraft carrier to the region.
Los EE.UU. considera la incautación de buques petroleros iraníes para presionar a Teherán sobre sus programas nucleares y de misiles, arriesgando represalias y la inestabilidad del mercado.