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Strait of Hormuz
Iran seizes two ships in Hormuz as U.S. tanker boardings widen
The IRGC took the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas toward Iran’s coast as Washington reported new interdictions of Iran-linked tankers in the Indian Ocean
Israel
Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
The Israeli prime minister said a small malignant tumor was found during routine monitoring and removed, and that he delayed disclosure because of the war with Iran
Strait of Hormuz
Seized ships sharpen risks for crews in Strait of Hormuz
Two MSC-managed container ships have been taken toward Bandar Abbas after Iranian forces seized them, leaving shipping companies to weigh crew safety amid a widening maritime confrontation
Strait of Hormuz
Tankers stack up outside Hormuz as U.S. blockade holds and Iran keeps waterway shut
CENTCOM reports no breaches of the U.S. blockade since April 13; traffic remains minimal with vessels queueing to UAE ports as talks and warnings escalate
Fresh Majority, First Move: Carney Suspends Gas Tax to Tackle Affordability
Gas Tax Paused, Prices Dip
Carney temporarily suspending federal fuel excise tax on gas, diesel and aviation fuel