Afghanistan, April 22 -- Iran says one of its oil tankers crossed a US naval blockade and reached its waters, as tensions rise ahead of planned talks.
Iranian Army said one of its oil tankers has successfully passed through a US naval blockade and entered Iranian territorial waters despite repeated threats.
State media reported the tanker, supported by naval forces, transited the Arabian Sea before docking at a southern Iranian port for several hours. The United States has not commented on the claim.
United States Navy has tightened a maritime blockade on Iranian ports in recent days, aiming to curb oil exports and increase pressure on Tehran.
The development follows reports that a vessel identified as "Toska" was targeted by US forces,...