Iran has seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker, the Talara, as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a United States official. The vessel was intercepted while traveling from Ajman in the United Arab Emirates to Singapore and was moved into Iranian territorial waters. The incident marks the first such interdiction in months in this strategic waterway, which is crucial for global oil shipments. Surveillance data revealed that a United States Navy drone monitored the situation for hours, while a private security firm reported that three small boats were involved in the operation. Iran has not immediately acknowledged the seizure, which comes amid heightened tensions following recent conflict with Israel and strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.