Tanker

Iran detains tanker mere days after US intervention

Just two days after the US Navy thwarted a similar attempt, Iranian forces have detained a small tanker in the Persian Gulf.
The US Navy prevented Iran from detaining two tankers on Wednesday. The image was taken by the US Americans and allegedly shows how an Iranian ship approached merchant vessel the Richmond Voyager. | Photo: U.s.naval Forces Central Command/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
The US Navy prevented Iran from detaining two tankers on Wednesday. The image was taken by the US Americans and allegedly shows how an Iranian ship approached merchant vessel the Richmond Voyager. | Photo: U.s.naval Forces Central Command/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
by NIKLAS KRIGSLUND

Iran has taken control of a ship suspected of smuggling oil.

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