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Iran Gunboats Challenge US Tanker

Iranian gunboats tried to stop a US oil tanker on Tuesday. The tanker was in the Strait of Hormuz.

A US Navy ship responded and stopped the attempt. The incident happened days before planned talks between the US and Iran.

Klear Note The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. One-third of world's oil passes through it. Iran and US have had tensions there for years.

Key Terms 2
Strait of Hormuz
A narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. Ships carry oil through it.
Gunboats
Small, fast military ships armed with guns.
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