The U.S. Navy seized the Iranian tanker LENORE carrying 1.9 million barrels of oil off Sri Lanka after it operated for weeks with its tracking system disabled. The detention is part of a broader American campaign against Iran's "shadow fleet"—a network of vessels used to evade oil sanctions. The seizure comes amid escalating military tensions: Iran attacked U.S. facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, claiming to target the Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters, while the U.S. responded with strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. Negotiations between Washington and Tehran have stalled after Iran announced a suspension of dialogue on June 1.
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