US aircraft and the missile destroyer ship the USS Farragut have responded to a distress call from the MV Maersk Tigris, which was travelling through the Strait of Hormuz when it came under fire.
At least five Iranian ships are reported to have intercepted the vessel, which has no US citizens on board. It is thought to be heading towards Larak Island.
US Army Colonel Steve Warren said the cargo ship initially ignored the patrol boats, but complied after the vessels fired several warning shots.
Iranian forces are also thought to have boarded the Maersk Tigris, which is flagged to the Marshall Islands.
http://news.sky.com/story/1473854/iranian-patrol-boat-fires-on-us-cargo-ship
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3283954/posts
Time to bring back the WWII "Q-Ship" concept. A small warship disguised as a merchant vessel, with concealed armament exposed only when the enemy comes within range. Set 'em up and knock 'em down!
Tit for tat by Iran in response to the American shadowing of the Iranian flotilla off of Yemen?
So now, no US citizens on board?
Which story is correct?