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Europe News Alert | Iranian Vessels Try to Block U.K. Ship From Passing Through Strait of Hormuz |
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| Iranian ships attempted to impede the passage of a U.K.-flagged commercial vessel through the Persian Gulf, the British Defense Ministry said, a move that threatens to escalate already high tensions in the region. Three Iranian vessels tried to block the BP-run tanker British Heritage from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but were turned away by the presence of a U.K. warship. The HMS Montrose issued verbal warnings to the Iranian ships before they backed away, the ministry said. The U.K. said the attempt to block the Heritage’s passage contravened international law. See More Coverage › |
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