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The U.S. considers seizing Iranian oil tankers to pressure Tehran over its nuclear and missile programs, risking retaliation and regional instability.
The Trump administration is considering seizing Iranian oil tankers to disrupt Tehran’s main revenue source, targeting vessels in its "shadow fleet" that transport sanctioned crude.
While no decision has been made, officials weigh risks including Iranian retaliation, such as mining the Strait of Hormuz or seizing allied ships, which could destabilize global oil markets.
Over 20 Iran-linked tankers have been sanctioned this year, and enforcement would require significant military resources.
President Trump favors diplomacy but warns of potential military action if negotiations fail, and is reportedly considering deploying an additional aircraft carrier to the region.
Los EE.UU. considera confiscar petroleros iraníes para presionar a Teherán por sus programas nucleares y de misiles, arriesgando represalias y la inestabilidad regional.