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About that tanker that Iran seized

Just in case you missed it

DUBAI, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Iran seized a tanker with Iraqi crude destined for Turkey on Thursday in retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same vessel and its oil by the U.S., Iranian state media reported, a move likely to stoke regional tensions

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“No justification whatsoever to seize it, none whatsoever. They need to let it go,” White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said

I’d say they gave pretty good justification…

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uk-shipping-authority-receives-report-vessel-boarded-by-armed-persons-off-oman-2024-01-11/

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Loving how the ship was renamed St Nikolas, though the incident is a little late for Orthodox Christmas. But only just.

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