The ‌US military is preparing in coming ⁠days to board ‌Iran-linked oil ‌tankers and ‌seize commercial ‌ships in ‌international waters, ‌the Wall Street Journal ⁠reported on ⁠Saturday citing ⁠US ⁠officials.Reuters could not immediately ‌verify the report. India flags 'deep concerns' over attack on its shipsIndia said it had called in the Iranian envoy to New Delhi and flagged its "deep concern" over ⁠the attack on two Indian-flagged ships attempting to cross the Strait of ‌Hormuz on Saturday.One of the vessels attacked was ‌identified as the Sanmar Herald, ‌an Indian government source ‌said.The crew ‌on board and the vessel were safe, the ‌source said.India's top foreign ⁠ministry official asked the Iranian ambassador to convey India's view ⁠to ⁠Iranian authorities and resume at the earliest the process ⁠of facilitating India-bound ships across the Strait, a statement from the ministry said.The ambassador said he would ‌convey these views to Iranian authorities, the statement said.Firing incidentsOn Saturday, at least two ships reported that Iranian boats fired shots, shipping ‌and maritime security sources told Reuters. The incidents were reported in waters between the Qeshm and Larak islands. The vessels turned ‌back without completing the crossing, the sources said.The United ‌Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said it had received ‌a report of an ‌incident 20 nautical miles northeast of Oman. The captain of a tanker said it had been approached by ‌two Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboats that fired ⁠on the vessel. The tanker and its crew were safe.A container ship was also hit by gunfire, a maritime security source ⁠said.Some vessels reported ⁠that Iran's navy had been broadcasting a VHF message saying the Strait of Hormuz was closed again.US forces turn 23 vessels back to IranSince ‌the ​United States imposed a blockade ⁠on Iranian ports ‌and coastal ‌areas, 23 ‌ships ‌have complied with ‌US ​forces ‌orders to ​turn ⁠back ​toward ⁠Iran, the US ⁠military ⁠said on Saturday.

Bengaluru: KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs led Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League ‌on a sweltering Saturday, as the visitors outplayed the hosts in a cracking contest at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 176, Delhi rode a composed innings from Rahul, who marked his birthday with a fluent 57 off 34 before Stubbs applied the finishing touches, ensuring the target was overhauled with a ball ⁠to spare.Put in to bat, Bengaluru opener Phil Salt marked his presence with a half-century to set the tone, but regular wickets in the innings prevented the hosts from accelerating and they finished on 175-8 in oppressive heat. ‌Bengaluru struck back early in Delhi's chase, with pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivering a telling power-play spell that accounted for three quick wickets, leaving Delhi under pressure at ‌50-3 inside six overs. Local favourite Rahul, however, steadied the ‌innings by striking six fours and two sixes in his knock and ‌allowed others to play without ‌pressure despite challenging batting conditions. Stubbs then shifted momentum decisively, seizing control with an unbeaten 60-run knock to tilt the contest firmly ‌in Delhi's favour, with steady support from captain Axar Patel ⁠before he was forced to retire hurt on 26.David Miller (22 off 10) sealed the win by striking the winning runs, ensuring there were no late alarms. The win lifted Delhi ⁠to fourth in ⁠the standings with six points, while Bengaluru's defeat dented their push at the top of the table, keeping them second on eight points.The match marked a milestone ⁠for the hosts, who became the first team to play 100 IPL matches at a single venue - the Chinnaswamy Stadium.Earlier, Bengaluru openers Salt and Virat Kohli began briskly, but the tempo dipped when Lungi Ngidi struck in his opening over to dismiss Kohli for 19 off 13 balls.Salt, the hosts' ‌top scorer, then took control with a fluent 63 off 38 deliveries, before Tim David added a lively 26 off 17.Delhi bowlers including Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav and Patel also did a reasonable job in checking the run flow, with all three picking off two wickets apiece.Delhi next face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday, while Bengaluru host Gujarat Titans on Friday.