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This undated photo provided by Iranian state television's English-language service, Press TV, shows the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker MT Riah surrounded by Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels.

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'One Small Brick...": Lego Creates Human-Sized Astronaut to Honor Apollo 11 Moon Landing Anniversary
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London Calls Iran Tension 'Extremely Concerning', Refutes Tehran Claims on Seized UK Tanker - Report
The UK mission to the United Nations in a letter on Saturday noted that the British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iran was approached by Iranian forces while it was in Omani territorial waters and the action "constitutes illegal interference", Reuters reported.
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Twitter Blocks Major Iran News Agency Accounts After IRGC Oil Tanker Seizure
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Indian Man Who Was Caught Raping a Tied-Up Cow Begs the Animal for Forgiveness - Report
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Hundreds of Artefacts Belonging to Ancient Vikings Discovered in Northern Russia
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Iran Releases Video Allegedly Showing IRGC Rappelling onto UK Tanker’s Deck from Helicopter
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