Washington D.C. As part of a strategy to increase military and economic pressure on Iran, the United States has seized a sanctioned Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean. The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) confirmed that the vessel, named 'M/T Majestic X', was intercepted and searched in open waters.Since imposing a total blockade on maritime traffic moving through Iranian ports on April 13, the U.S. has been systematically seizing such vessels. Iran has condemned the move, labeling the U.S. Navy's actions as maritime piracy.Tensions have further escalated following President Donald Trump's order to the U.S. Navy to fire upon...