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Tensions Rise After Iranian Forces Seize Oil Tanker Near UAE Water U.S. Military Confirms Iranian Seizure of Oil Tanker Near Hormuz June 22, 2025 – Gulf Region Desk On Wednesday night, the U.S. Central Command confirmed that Iranian forces seized an oil tanker near international waters off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. The operation reportedly involved two Iranian naval vessels and a Sea King military helicopter. The U.S. released video footage showing an Iranian helicopter hovering above a large oil tanker named "Wila." According to U.S. military sources and official tweets, Iranian forces boarded the Liberian-flagged vessel in a swift maritime operation. Tracking Data Confirms Vessel Location According to vessel-tracking site Refinitiv, the Wila is an oil tanker currently anchored near the port of Khor Fakkan in the UAE. Satellite data and AIS tracking confirm its route passed through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global oil shipmen...

  The Russian COVID-19 Vaccine: Between Hopes and Doubts Russian President Vladimir Putin recently announced a major milestone in the global race against the COVID-19 pandemic. According to him, a Russian-made vaccine has “passed all necessary tests.” However, despite the bold statement, the international scientific community remains skeptical, as the vaccine – named "Sputnik V" – has yet to undergo the critical third phase of clinical trials. Development of the Russian Vaccine The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute in collaboration with the Russian Ministry of Defense. It is based on a known viral vector platform. Nonetheless, concerns have arisen over how rapidly Russia is moving through the vaccine development stages, especially skipping or abbreviating essential phases recognized globally. The third phase, which the vaccine hasn’t yet completed, is a vital step involving tens of thousands of volunteers. It is meant to assess the vaccine’s effe...