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2020-08-13 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iranian forces overtook and boarded a ship called the Wila in international waters.

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Posted by 3dc 2020-08-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

#1 Was it made of plywood and 2" x 4"'s?

Posted by Raj 2020-08-13 05:39|| 2020-08-13 05:39|| Front Page Top

#2 Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz, says US

Posted by Skidmark 2020-08-13 12:25|| 2020-08-13 12:25|| Front Page Top

#3 Must be a relief to finally have a successful naval action - even if it was against a merchie.

This bit is interesting:
The Iranian navy held the vessel for five hours before releasing it on Wednesday, said a US military source. The Wila made no distress calls before, during or after the seizure, the official said.

Engaging in acts of commerce? Payments being made, waiting for the transactions to clear?

Posted by SteveS 2020-08-13 18:19|| 2020-08-13 18:19|| Front Page Top

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