US Boards Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil in Indian Ocean

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The US Navy boarded a supertanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, while Donald Trump ordered American forces to shoot boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran activated air defenses against “hostile” targets, Mehr reported. The prospect of Iran agreeing to more in-person peace talks with the US is being hindered by the US president’s threats and brash social media posts, according to people familiar. Meanwhile, the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks, Trump said on Truth Social.