BLK ALERTS

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    6 of the Best Places To Elope From Around the World – Travel Noire

    September 29, 2023

    4 Reasons Why Shoulder Season Is the Best Time for Travel – Travel Noire

    September 29, 2023

    Where To Have Fun for Free in Chicago – Travel Noire

    September 29, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Vimeo
    BLK ALERTS
    Subscribe Login
    • Home
    • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Crime
    • Entertainment
    • Opinion
    • Sports
    • Politics
    BLK ALERTS
    Home»News»World»Iranian Boats Attempt Seizure of British Tanker
    World

    Iranian Boats Attempt Seizure of British Tanker

    Kailyn Hayes, DIBy Kailyn Hayes, DIJuly 11, 2019Updated:July 16, 2019No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp VKontakte Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Armed Iranian boats unsuccessfully attempted to seize a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, according to U.S. officials.

    What We Know:

    • As the boats—believed to belong to Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)—tried to impede the British Heritage tanker, the British warship, HMS Montrose, intercepted and threatened to open fire. The vessel reportedly trained its 30mm deck guns and successfully warded the Iranian boats off.
    • Tensions between Iran and Britain have become exceedingly strained after Britain claimed the Iranian regime was responsible for the attack on two oil tankers in June. Last week, British Royal Marines helped the authorities in Gibraltar seize an Iranian tanker due to evidence it was carrying oil to Syria, violating EU sanctions, according to BBC News.
    • Prime Minister Theresa May’s official spokesman said the government was “committed to maintaining freedom of navigation in accordance with international law”.
    • Navy Captain Bill Urban, the spokesman for the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), claimed the military knew about the reported actions. “Threats to international freedom of navigation require an international solution. The world economy depends on the free flow of commerce, and it is incumbent on all nations to protect and preserve this lynchpin of global prosperity,” Urban told Fox News.

    Last month, Iran shot down a U.S. drone over the Strait of Hormuz, where oil exporters transport approximately 22 million barrels of oil per day. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused Iran of disrupting the flow of oil in the area.

    Iran London Oil UK-Iran relations US-Iran relations
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email
    Previous ArticleElijah Al-Amin’s Murderer “Mentally Ill” Defense Shut Down
    Next Article Tia Mowry has a Netflix Comedy, Family Reunion, with All-Black Writers Room
    Kailyn Hayes, DI
    • Twitter

    Kailyn Hayes was a Digital Intern for Urban Newsroom and Black News Alerts.

    Related Posts

    Police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba charged with murder in London

    September 20, 2023

    Chris Eubanks’ magical Wimbledon run comes to and end

    July 13, 2023

    People of color are just ‘meh’ about Charles’ coronation

    May 1, 2023

    Black Icon Harry Belafonte dead at 96

    April 25, 2023
    Our Picks

    EXCLUSIVE: ‘Love & Marriage: Detroit’ Reunion – They’re Already Rethinking Their Friendships

    September 9, 2023

    VIP Passport: Celebrities and World Leaders on Exclusive Getaways

    September 6, 2023

    CoCo Gauff Is Killing It At The US Open, And Rightfully Checking The Umpire With Support From The Audience

    August 30, 2023

    Megan Thee Stallion Is Back Outside & Bringing BODY To One MusicFest + Janet, CoCo, Kendrick, Lil Kim, Brent Fiyaz & More

    August 30, 2023
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Vimeo
    Don't Miss
    Travel

    6 of the Best Places To Elope From Around the World – Travel Noire

    By blkalertstravelSeptember 29, 20230

    4 Reasons Why Shoulder Season Is the Best Time for Travel – Travel Noire

    September 29, 2023

    Where To Have Fun for Free in Chicago – Travel Noire

    September 29, 2023

    Why Ålesund, Norway Should Be Your European Getaway Destination – Travel Noire

    September 29, 2023

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from BLK ALERTS about our community.

    About Us
    About Us

    Your source for all things BLACK. BLKALERTS is crafted specifically for humans of the Brown and Black experience. The BLKALERTS app is available in all app stores.

    We're accepting new partnerships right now.

    Email Us: connect@blkalerts.com
    Contact: +1-929-251-6500

    Our Picks

    NBA Draft and More Trade News

    November 19, 2020
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
    • Home
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Politics
    • Crime
    • Sports
    • Careers
    © 2023 BLKALERTS is part of Urban Newsroom. Powered by UNMUTED NETWORKS.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Sign In or Register

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below.

    Lost password?