BREAKING: Iran seizes ship in Gulf of Oman, US Navy says

[libertybele]

Iran seizes ship in Gulf of Oman

Iranian forces seize foreign oil tanker headed to United States in the Gulf of Oman, Navy says

The U.S. Navy announced Thursday that Iran has seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

A Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker was taken by Iranian forces after leaving Kuwait on its way to Houston.

"The oil tanker issued a distress call during the seizure," the US Navy's 5th Fleet said. "Iran‘s actions are contrary to international law and disruptive to regional security and stability. Iran should immediately release the oil tanker."

This is a developing story.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-seizes-ship-gulf-of-oman-us-navy-says

[libertybele]

No worries.  I'm sure Brandon is on top of this.

[GtHawk]

No worries.  I'm sure Brandon is on top of this.

Brandon will call and complain and then offer cash, what the hell it's only taxpayer money, and oh yeah don't forget that 10% kickback to the Big Guy.  Has Linda Graham called for attacking Iran yet?

[catfish1957]

Looking it up, and I had forgotten, Marshall Islands were a territory of ours until 1979.

This might be a first BRICS like salvo to disrupt oil trade.  Not sure which size tanker this is, but these typically will feed capacity of one medium sized refinery for 1 day.

We need to keep a close eye on this development.

[bigheadfred]

Looking it up, and I had forgotten, Marshall Islands were a territory of ours until 1979.

This might be a first BRICS like salvo to disrupt oil trade.  Not sure which size tanker this is, but these typically will feed capacity of one medium sized refinery for 1 day.

We need to keep a close eye on this development.

Like I said on the other thread with same name.  Iran will let it go when the demolition charges are in place.  Remote detonation  at Texas.

[libertybele]

Looking it up, and I had forgotten, Marshall Islands were a territory of ours until 1979.

This might be a first BRICS like salvo to disrupt oil trade.  Not sure which size tanker this is, but these typically will feed capacity of one medium sized refinery for 1 day.

We need to keep a close eye on this development.

Indeed.

[DefiantMassRINO]

Why the fudge do we need to get oil from the Persian Gulf anymore?

Oh, yeah, Brandon thinks American Oil is more damaging to the environment than Persian Gulf and Venezuelan oil.

American blood and treasure should not be expended to protect China's, India's, and Europe's oil supply.

If Macron wants to be cozy with the Chi-coms, maybe the French or the Chi-coms could expend their capital to protect their oil.

[libertybele]

Why the fudge do we need to get oil from the Persian Gulf anymore?

Oh, yeah, Brandon thinks American Oil is more damaging to the environment than Persian Gulf and Veneuelan oil.

American blood and treasure should not be expended to protect China's, India's, and Europe's oil supply.

If Macron wants to be cozy with the Chi-coms, maybe the French or the Chi-coms could expend their capital to protect their oil.

Brandon has significantly drawn down our oil reserves without any way to replenish. From my understanding the oil was headed to the U.S.???

This IMHO is troubling. 

Going green and everyone driving EV's is a joke.  Running out of oil would be catastrophic; especially if we go to war.  I'm not so sure that war is not on the horizon.

[Smokin Joe]

Brandon has significantly drawn down our oil reserves without any way to replenish. From my understanding the oil was headed to the U.S.???

This IMHO is troubling. 

Going green and everyone driving EV's is a joke.  Running out of oil would be catastrophic; especially if we go to war.  I'm not so sure that war is not on the horizon.

He has sold off a lot of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. In the meantime us 'oilfield trash' have been drilling where we can, and the oil will be there when America needs it.

The hard part is going to be getting it to the refineries...which some pipelines would have done very nicely.

[GtHawk]

He has sold off a lot of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. In the meantime us 'oilfield trash' have been drilling where we can, and the oil will be there when America needs it.

The hard part is going to be getting it to the refineries...which some pipelines would have done very nicely.

Whaaaat? Use dangerous pipelines when we have such a wonderful, safe, rail system? That would be crazy!

[mountaineer]

No worries.  I'm sure Brandon is on top of this.

It's almost the weekend.  Has he already left for Delaware or Camp David?

[libertybele]

Iran is broadcasting the seize for all to see and was  U.S. bound.  Video @ link

Iran TV airs footage of commandos seizing US-bound tanker

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Masked Iranian navy commandos conducted a helicopter-borne raid to seize a U.S.-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, footage aired by Iran's state television showed Friday.

The capture on Thursday of the Turkish-managed, Chinese-owned Advantage Sweet represents the latest seizure by Iran amid tensions with the U.S. over advancing nuclear program. While Tehran says the tanker was seized over it running into another Iranian vessel, it has provided no evidence yet to support the claim — and the Islamic Republic has taken other ships as bargaining chips in negotiations with the West.

The footage showed the commandos descending on the deck of the Advantage Sweet by ropes from a hovering helicopter. A photograph showed one commando with his fist in the air after apparently taking the vessel.

The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet has said the Iranian seizure was at least the fifth commercial vessel taken by Tehran in the last two years.

“Iran’s continued harassment of vessels and interference with navigational rights in regional waters are a threat to maritime security and the global economy,” it added.

The vessel’s manager, a Turkish firm called Advantage Tankers, issued a statement acknowledging the Advantage Sweet was “being escorted by the Iranian navy to a port on the basis of an international dispute.” All the ship’s 24 crew members are Indian.........

https://www.yahoo.com/news/iran-tv-airs-footage-commandos-131323630.html

[catfish1957]

Iran is broadcasting the seize for all to see and was  U.S. bound.  Video @ link

Iran TV airs footage of commandos seizing US-bound tanker

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Masked Iranian navy commandos conducted a helicopter-borne raid to seize a U.S.-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, footage aired by Iran's state television showed Friday.

The capture on Thursday of the Turkish-managed, Chinese-owned Advantage Sweet represents the latest seizure by Iran amid tensions with the U.S. over advancing nuclear program. While Tehran says the tanker was seized over it running into another Iranian vessel, it has provided no evidence yet to support the claim — and the Islamic Republic has taken other ships as bargaining chips in negotiations with the West.

The footage showed the commandos descending on the deck of the Advantage Sweet by ropes from a hovering helicopter. A photograph showed one commando with his fist in the air after apparently taking the vessel.

The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet has said the Iranian seizure was at least the fifth commercial vessel taken by Tehran in the last two years.

“Iran’s continued harassment of vessels and interference with navigational rights in regional waters are a threat to maritime security and the global economy,” it added.

The vessel’s manager, a Turkish firm called Advantage Tankers, issued a statement acknowledging the Advantage Sweet was “being escorted by the Iranian navy to a port on the basis of an international dispute.” All the ship’s 24 crew members are Indian.........

https://www.yahoo.com/news/iran-tv-airs-footage-commandos-131323630.html

What a strange convuluted title.  Point of product custody transfer happens when the ship/barge connects to the refinery (Houston)  at the dock.

So Let's do a tale of the tape on this incident.

Marshall Island Flag
Indian Crew
Turkish Managed
Chinese Owned

And this is supposed to piss us off?  Just what are the Mulahs  trying to accomplish, except make half the world mad.?   

[Kamaji]

What a strange convuluted title.  Point of product custody transfer happens when the ship/barge connects to the refinery (Houston)  at the dock.

So Let's do a tale of the tape on this incident.

Marshall Island Flag
Indian Crew
Turkish Managed
Chinese Owned

And this is supposed to piss us off?  Just what are the Mulahs  trying to accomplish, except make half the world mad.?   

Good points.

[mystery-ak]

April 28, 2023 1:15pm EDT
Iranian commandos seen landing on US-bound tanker in new video
Oil tanker Advantage Sweet was sailing to Houston before being seized by Iran
By Timothy H.J. Nerozzi | Fox News

   
Footage has been released by the Iranian navy that shows the seizure of a foreign vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

The Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Advantage Sweet was taken Thursday by Iranian forces after leaving Kuwait en route to Houston, the U.S. Navy announced.

"Advantage Sweet was seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy while transiting international waters in the Gulf of Oman," NAVCENT said.

more
https://www.foxnews.com/world/iranian-commandos-seen-landing-us-bound-tanker-new-video

[Bigun]

Iran could seize the Washington monument and the putz in the WH would cheer them on.

[Sighlass]

We could send in our rainbow armed forces to get it back. What a joke America has become. Lets Go Brandon !

[240B]

Iran could seize the Washington monument and the putz in the WH would cheer them on.

China could seize the White House and Obama would eat pudding and go to bed.