Iran has claimed responsibility for the seizure of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The country of the Ayatollahs said the operation took place after “a court order” authorizing it: “The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran seized an American oil tanker in the waters of the Gulf of Oman in accordance with a decision of the.” […]
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Iran claimed that Seizure of an oil tanker in the waters of Gulf of Oman. The country of the Ayatollahs said that the operation took place after “a court order” authorizing it: “The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran seized an American oil tanker in the waters of the Gulf of Oman in accordance with an order of the court,” says the official Irna news agency. This is a ship that was owned by Iran but was confiscated by Iran United Statesfrom what we learn, in the context of Sanctions Americans to Iran. When it returned to Iranian waters, the army intervened to repossess it.
News of the kidnapping had been circulating since the Italian morning, but there was talk of an attack led by gods Piratesnot new to operations of this type, especially in Gulf of Adenaway from the Somalia. The British Maritime Safety Agency (Ukmto) and the private company Ambrey had previously announced that they were armed men “in military uniform” They had boarded a dilapidated oil tanker Marshall Islands flag and made his way to the Iranian port of Bandar-e Jask.
However, it is the claim of Iran, the main enemy of Israel and the United States in the region as well as the main supporter of Hamaswhich poses a risk that a Expansion of the conflict which would also involve Washington. So far no statements have been received from the USA.
Communication with Tanker St. Nikolas it was lost around 06:30 Greek time. They are found on board the ship 19 crew members18 Filipino nationals and one Greek as well as 145,000 tons of crude oil.