Iran Says It Strikes an Oil Tanker, and Other Mideast Developments
Iran said the tanker Trend was hit after an illegal transit attempt, while officials reported the crew was safe and no environmental damage was confirmed.
- On Thursday, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps struck the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the vessel made an "illegal attempt" to pass through the waterway.
- Tehran has asserted control over the waterway since the U.S. and Israel launched the war on Feb. 28, with the Guard's navy warning of "destruction" for unauthorized passage.
- A monitor reported a "security incident" 16 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, while United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the crew remains safe with no environmental impact.
- Protesters gathered near the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on Thursday to oppose potential troop deployment, displaying banners reading "Oppose troop deployment."
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is considering expanding the anti-piracy Cheonghae Unit from the Gulf of Aden to protect oil routes, though he ruled out combat intervention in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
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Iran ' s military reported an attack on an oil tanker, Trend, flying the Togolese flag, in the Strait of Ormuz, and according to KVIR, the vessel was allegedly carrying out unauthorized transit.
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Independent EspañolTehran claims to have attacked an oil tanker in Ormuz for illegal attempted passage, while Seoul assesses strengthening its naval presence in the Gulf of Aden.South Korea seeks to protect its oil routes without getting involved in the conflict with Iran, while regional tension remains latent.
Iran says it strikes an oil tanker, and other Mideast developments – WTOP News
Iran says it has struck an oil tanker trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz. And South Korea says it is considering expanding the operations of a naval operation in the Gulf of Aden off the Arabian Peninsula to protect its ships and oil routes. Here’s a look at the latest news in the Middle...
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La Croixعبر Cedarnews.net. لم体ابعن المن ال体بارير الحري علنا. Seoul will not send its army to fight in the war between the United States and Iran. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
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