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MT Wila: Iran Detains Another Oil Tanker in Latest Confrontation with the West
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Iran seizes a second oil tanker in a week amid escalating tensions with the US.
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The vessel, named the "MT Wila," was detained by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard on Sunday.
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The tanker is believed to have been carrying 2 million liters of fuel.
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The ship was reportedly bound for the United Arab Emirates, but it remains unclear who owns the vessel.
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This marks the second such seizure by Iran in the past week.
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Last week, Iran seized the "MT Asphalt Princess," which was also reportedly bound for the UAE.
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The US and Iran have been engaged in a standoff over Iran's nuclear program.
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The US has imposed sanctions on Iran, and Iran has responded by ramping up its nuclear activities.
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The Biden administration has said it is willing to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal, but talks have stalled.