Iranian Navy Seizes Commercial Ship in Gulf Amidst US-Iran Tensions
The U.S. Navy has accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of forcibly seizing a commercial vessel in the Gulf's international waters, likely engaged in smuggling. This comes after the U.S. Navy reported two more attempted seizures by Iran off the coast of Oman. Iran regularly intercepts tankers suspected of smuggling oil. The U.S. Navy has intervened in previous attacks, with Iranian forces fleeing upon their arrival. Iran claims that one of the tankers involved in a collision was involved in the incident, while the U.S. Navy remains vigilant in protecting lawful maritime traffic in the region.