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- The United States detained the M/T Tifani in the Bay of Bengal for smuggling Iranian crude, reportedly carrying about 2 million barrels.
- The seizure occurred as a ceasefire between the United States and Iran neared its end.
- The Pentagon said the seizure seeks to disrupt illicit networks supporting Iran.
- Iran condemned the actions as piracy at sea, fueling doubts about upcoming negotiations with the United States.
