Officials in the United States have discussed seizing tankers carrying Iranian oil to pressure Tehran, but fear retaliation and impact on global oil markets, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials, APA reports.
The newspaper reports that it is one of several options the White House has been debating as it conducts negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program.
A White House official tells the news outlet in response that US President Trump “prefers diplomacy” but has “multiple options at his disposal” if the ongoing talks don’t lead to a resolution.
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