Bryan Clark appears on the BBC to discuss the United States’ seizure of an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman. He explains that the incident reflects the expansion of enforcement efforts targeting Iran’s maritime activities. Clark also examines the challenges involved in tracking and intercepting such vessels and describes Iran's ability to retaliate.
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An oil tanker is being unloaded with imported crude oil at the Qingdao Port Oil Terminal in Shandong Province, China on April 7, 2026. (Getty Images)