US media: The United States considers detaining an Iranian oil tanker to exert pressure

According to a report by the American media on the 10th, US government officials are considering seizing oil tankers carrying Iranian oil to put pressure on Iran, but the US is also concerned that this move may trigger retaliatory actions from Iran. The US "Wall Street Journal" quoted American officials as saying that the Trump administration officials have discussed whether to seize oil tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. The report stated that more than 20 ships transporting Iranian oil have already been sanctioned by the US Treasury Department, making them possible targets for seizure. It also quoted some US officials as saying that the above pressure tactics also face many obstacles. If the US takes action to prevent sanctioned ships from loading oil in Iran, it will squeeze Iran's main source of income. Iran is likely to retaliate against the US by seizing oil tankers transporting oil from US regional allies, and even laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Any move by Iran could significantly increase oil prices, posing a risk of a political storm for the White House.