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Naval Tensions Rise as U.S. Diverts Iranian-Flagged Tankers and Iran Captures Two Ships: Report
U.S. forces have redirected at least 3 Iranian tankers and seized one as Iran captures 2 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. military intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters, redirecting vessels from positions near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said.
- Iran captured two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after firing upon them, marking its first such seizures since the conflict began. Revolutionary Guard forces are reportedly escorting the vessels to Iran.
- The Iranian-flagged supertanker Dorena carried 2 million barrels of crude, while the smaller Sevin held 65 percent of its 1 million barrel capacity. Tracking data placed both vessels in Asian waters before interception.
- U.S. Central Command reported Wednesday that forces have directed 29 vessels to turn around since the blockade began. The Dorena remains under U.S. Navy destroyer escort in the Indian Ocean.
- The Pentagon estimated that clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, prolonging economic consequences. The Defense Department informed Congress of this scenario on Tuesday, The Washington Post reported.
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The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters and is diverting them from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
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US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say
London/New Delhi: The US military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran's trade by sea while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them sailing through the Strait of Hormuz waterway at the entrance to the Middle East Gulf. Nearly two months a…
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