{"id":1964490,"date":"2023-07-05T11:44:02","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T15:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-navy-thwarts-irans-attempt-to-seize-oil-tankers-after-american-managed-ship-fired-upon\/"},"modified":"2023-07-05T11:46:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T15:46:42","slug":"u-s-navy-thwarts-irans-attempt-to-seize-oil-tankers-after-american-managed-ship-fired-upon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-navy-thwarts-irans-attempt-to-seize-oil-tankers-after-american-managed-ship-fired-upon\/","title":{"rendered":"US Navy stops Iran&#8217;s oil tanker seizure after attack on American-managed ship."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fu-s-navy-thwarts-irans-attempt-to-seize-oil-tankers-after-american-managed-ship-fired-upon%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1964490&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Iran Attempts to Seize Oil Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a dramatic incident near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran made an audacious move to seize two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-continues-nuclear-program-aims-to-enrich-uranium-to-20\/\" title=\"Iran continues nuclear program, aims to enrich uranium to 20%\">oil tankers<\/a>. Shots were fired at one of the tankers before the U.S. Navy swiftly intervened, forcing Iran&#8217;s vessels to retreat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Details of the Incident<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The targeted ship, displaying Bahamian flags, was Greek-owned and American-managed, according to Ambrey, a maritime intelligence service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The tanker was en route to Singapore from the United Arab Emirates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fortunately, no casualties or major damage were reported, and both oil tankers continued their voyages after the U.S. Navy responded to distress calls.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cmdr. Tim Hawkins, spokesman for the U.S. Navy&#8217;s Fifth Fleet, stated, &#8220;The Iranian navy did make attempts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-navy-thwarts-irans-attempt-to-seize-oil-tankers-after-american-managed-ship-fired-upon\/\" title=\"US Navy stops Iran's oil tanker seizure after attack on American-managed ship.\">seize commercial tankers lawfully transiting international waters<\/a>. The U.S. Navy responded immediately and prevented those seizures.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is not the first time Iran has engaged in such actions. In fact, they have seized at least five tankers in the past two years, with most incidents occurring in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for 20% of the world&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-greg-abbott-texas-must-fight-federal-overreach-biden-showing-extreme-hostility-to-state\/\" title=\"Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas Must Fight \u2018Federal Overreach\u2019; Biden Showing \u2018Extreme Hostility\u2019 To State\">crude oil<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Biden administration has increased ship patrols in the area to counter Iran&#8217;s escalating seizures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In April, Iran raided and seized an oil tanker bound for the U.S., claiming a collision with an Iranian vessel. The incident was broadcasted on state TV, showcasing Iranian commandos taking control of the tanker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In response, the U.S. seized an Iranian oil ship in April and is preparing to unload its cargo. The vessel was suspected of illegally transporting Iranian oil intended for China.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Tensions and Diplomatic Efforts<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These tanker seizures occur amidst rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the latter&#8217;s nuclear program. While the Biden administration seeks to negotiate a new deal with Iran, concerns have been raised by American allies, including Israel, who fear that such an agreement would provide Iran with funds to support global terrorism, particularly in the Middle East.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Addressing these concerns, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department clarified that there is currently no nuclear deal being negotiated. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/comparing-trump-and-bidens-covid-relief-bills\/\" title=\"Comparing Trump And Biden\u2019s COVID Relief Bills\">administration emphasizes<\/a> the importance of diplomacy while remaining prepared for any contingencies.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran made an unsuccessful attempt to capture two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Shots were fired at one of the ships before the U.S. Navy intervened, causing Iran&#8217;s vessels to retreat. 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