US Steps Up Patrols as Iran Seizes Another Tanker

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The US says it is stepping up patrols in the Strait of Hormuz waterway after Iran seized a small Panama-fl agged tanker in the area latelast week — the third such seizure of a vessel in as many weeks. "US & partner forces are increasing the rotation of ships and aircraft patrolling the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's recent unlawfulmerchant vessel seizures," the US Navy's Fifth Fleet said on Sunday.