Iranian Revolutionary Guards Seize a British-Flagged Oil Tanker

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Update: Another tanker, Scottish-owned, was reportedly seized. New reports say they were stopped by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and warned about some trumped-up violations and then let go.

A tanker transporting oil under a British flag was seized in the Gulf by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. This took place at about 16:00 BST. It was in international waters at the time.

The owners of the Stena Impero say it was bound for Saudi Arabia and they have not been about to contact the vessel. It is “heading north towards Iran”.

There are 23 personnel on board and, so far, there are no injuries reported. The owners and managers are most concerned about their safety.

The tanker was approached by “unidentified small crafts and a helicopter” in the Strait of Hormuz.

The government’s emergency committee, Cobra, is meeting in Whitehall about the incident.

It’s Confirmed

Stena Bulk, the vessel owner, and ship manager Northern Marine Management confirmed the UK-registered Stena Impero was approached by the Revolutionary Guards.

A statement said: “We are presently unable to contact the vessel which is now heading north towards Iran.

“There have been no reported injuries and their safety is of primary concern to both owners and managers.”

It’s Punishment

Iran is looking for trouble as their economy suffers under U.S. sanctions. There are increased tensions between the UK and Iran.

National Security Council Spokesman Garrett Marquis said the U.S. is also aware of the reports.

“This is the second time in just over a week the UK has been the target of escalatory violence by the Iranian regime,” he said in a statement to Fox News. “The U.S. will continue to work with our allies and partners to defend our security and interests against Iran’s malign behavior.”

The seizure comes after Iran last week warned Britain that it will face “repercussions” over the “mean and wrong” seizure of one its supertankers in early July. Authorities believe it was operating in violation of European Union sanctions.


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John Acord
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John Acord
4 years ago

Why are the fools sailing in the Straits without a naval escort? Regardless, this is a deliberate provocation and the escort ships need to be destroyed before they reach port.If that is not sufficient then the destruction of Iran’s capability to load oil must proceed until is has been obliterated.It is time also for the Saudi’s and their allies under Prince Resa Pahlavi to invade and hold the Straits of Hormuz. When the Iranians attack, then they must be obliterated just as Trump promised. The Iranians need to get the bomb right down their throats, Support he Resistance, Crush the mullahs.Restore the Pahlavis to the Peacock Throne.

Albert W. L. Moore, Jr.
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Albert W. L. Moore, Jr.
4 years ago

Royal Navy should grease its bullets with pig fat.