Iran seized two oil tankers, claiming they were involved in illegal fuel smuggling.
A group of fifteen foreign crew members were detained by the authorities there.
This incident precedes significant diplomatic meetings scheduled between the US and Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital shipping lane for international energy markets.
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