The following article, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Seizes Ship, Transfers Vessel to Iranian Waters, was first published on another website.Flag And Cross.
Iran stoked Middle East tensions Saturday by seizing a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Commandos who boarded the ship from a helicopter took control of the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, according to Reuters. Iran claimed the ship was linked to Israel.
Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency said the ship was diverted to Iranian waters after an Iranian Revolutionary Guard helicopter boarded the vessel.
#NEW: Video of the hijacking of the MSC Aries by the IRGC pic.twitter.com/AlANlpbAYM
— Michael A. Horowitz (@michaelh992) April 13, 2024
MSC leases the Aries from Gortal Shipping, which is an affiliate of Zodiac Maritime, which is in part owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer.
British marine safety firm Ambrey said Zodiac Maritime “has encountered Iranian hostile acts in the past due to its Israeli ownership,” adding: “Israeli-owned shipping is advised to reconsider transiting the Strait of Hormuz. All merchant shipping is advised to remain cautious and report any unusual activity,” according to The Liberal Washington Post.
Iran has been saying it will strike back at Israel for an April 1 attack in Syria that killed seven Revolutionary Guard officers.
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