Iranian forces surround US containership in Strait of Hormuz

Indian Ocean, Maritime Security 1 Minute

Master asked about crew and cargo before armed patrol ships departed

By Gary Dixon

A US-flagged boxship has reported being surrounded by heavily armed Iranian patrol boats on Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz.

Security consultancy Ambrey said the incident took place 16 nautical miles south-east of Abu Musa at 0300 UTC.

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Source: tradewindsnews.com

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