US Navy Intervenes As Iranian Vessel Fires Shots In Attempt To Seize Tankers

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : The seizures came after U.S. Naval forces and partner navies bumped up patrols in the Strait of Hormuz between Oman and Iran, which serves as the gateway for roughly a fifth of the world's sea-transmitted oil supply.
42% : In June, Iran seized 2 foreign oil tankers, according to Reuters.
37% : The U.S. Navy prevented Tehran from seizing two commercial oil tankers off the coast of Oman Wednesday after the Iranian vessels fired multiple shots at one of the targeted tankers, it said in a statement.
36% : Authorities in Tehran have not acknowledged or responded to the incident, the outlet reported.
35% :"Since 2021, Iran has harassed, attacked or seized nearly 20 internationally flagged merchant vessels, presenting a clear threat to regional maritime security and the global economy," the 5th Fleet said.

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