The US military seized the oil tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean, linked to Iranian oil smuggling, amid ongoing tensions with Iran. This follows Iran's attack on three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US aims to disrupt illicit networks supporting Iran. Iran's officials, including parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, criticize the US naval blockade, claiming it hinders negotiations. Iran has also begun collecting transit fees from ships in the strait. Restoring normal shipping could take weeks to months, even with a peace agreement.