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What to know about the Houston-bound oil tanker seized by Iran

Apr 28, 2023 View Original Article
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    -10% Center

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  • Policy Leaning

    10% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    28% Negative

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : "The safety and welfare of our valued crew members is our No. 1 priority," said Advantage Tankers, the Turkish company that manages the ship, in a statement to news outlets.
51% :This is the fifth commercial vessel sailing in the Middle East to be seized by Iran in recent years, the 5th Fleet said.
42% : Last May, in the last major seizure, Iran seized two Greek tankers and held them until November.
40% :The U.S. Navy condemned the seizure and called for Iran to release the tanker from its custody.
25% : The incidents began after then-President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the nuclear deal with Iran.

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