A joint operation carried out by the United States, Spain and Japan searched more than 21,000 square miles of ocean for the missing SEALs, CENTCOM said in the statement.
All eyes are on Iran in terms of the next moves it may make.
There is no doubt that the US failure so far to resolve the fate of Ukraine makes it more cautious in dealing with Iran in the military field.
The United States must prioritize identifying and neutralizing these covert networks to safeguard its national interests and ensure the security and well-being of its citizens.
As a first step in the deal, Washington waived sanctions to allow the transfer of $6 billion in Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar.
Britain separately announced its sanctions targeting senior Iranian decision makers enforcing Tehran's mandatory hijab law.
Allowing the five to leave Iran, which could take weeks, would remove a major irritant between Washington and Tehran.
Iran has threatened retaliation against any company unloading Iranian oil from the seized tanker.
The news comes as Washington and Iran are trying to ease tensions and revive broader talks over Iran's nuclear program.
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