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US sanctions on the high seas test European allies' patience

BEIRUT - In the escalating tanker wars between the West and Iran, Washington is facing resistance from its traditional international partners.

The Trump administration wants to take its "maximum pressure" campaign to the high seas, blocking Tehran's ability to export oil via its tanker fleet while safeguarding international shipping from Iranian attacks.

But the plans have run aground because of legal constraints and the qualms of European allies to engage in a pressure campaign as they mount their own diplomatic efforts to engage with Tehran.

"The Europeans largely share U.S. views that Iran's activities in

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