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Iranian Gunboats Order US Tanker to Halt in Strait of Hormuz
- On Tuesday, Vanguard Tech said the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Imperative was approached by Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz and is now under U.S. naval escort.
- Amid rising tensions, the incident came amid a tense U.S.–Iran standoff and just days ahead of expected U.S.‑Iran negotiations, increasing regional friction.
- About 16 nautical miles north of Oman, UK Maritime Trade Operations said the tanker ignored VHF radio hails and continued within Oman's maritime economic zone in the inbound Traffic Separation Scheme.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global oil and liquefied natural gas flows, and past incidents have endangered shipping and risk disrupting energy supplies.
- At least 10 U.S. warships, including an aircraft carrier and at least five destroyers, were heading toward Iran last week while Iran's Fars news agency denied Vanguard Tech's account, citing the interception of a vessel in Iranian waters after three vessels were seized near the Strait.
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Coverage Details
Total News Sources51
Leaning Left7Leaning Right11Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Right
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources lean Right
39% Right
L 25%
C 36%
R 39%
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