World Alert: Iran says it seized a foreign tanker smuggling oil, state media reports. It is unclear where the tanker is from.

The announcement on state television said the tanker and its 12 crew were seized on Sunday. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran in the Persian Gulf, which carries a significant portion of the world's oil.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Jul 18, 6:55 AM     Iran says it seized a foreign tanker smuggling oil, state media reports. It is unclear where the tanker is from. The announcement on state television said the tanker and its 12 crew were seized on Sunday. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran in the Persian Gulf, which carries a significant portion of the world's oil. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071