Posted on 05/06/2015 8:22:39 AM PDT by yoe
Video....
This report is unconfirmed, but comes from Saudi Arabia new services. It appears as though the Iranian navy has fired on and seized a US cargo ship.
(Excerpt) Read more at therightcurmudgeon.com ...
Okay, I looked it up ... a Danish company, with a ship flying a Marshall Islands flag, and having a crew mostly of Eastern Europeans and Asians ... ummm, yeah! ... :-) ...
The resolution ... they’ll pay a fine and be on their way.
Iran official says authorities to release seized Maersk ship in 2 days, after it pays fine
http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2015/05/06/iran-to-release-seized-maersk-vessel-after-it-pays-fine
the estimated fine?? likely worth more than the ship
I havent seen any indication of that that fine is...in American Dollars .....or iranian currency
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