there are other reports of Iranians boarding a second British tanker.
Captured tanker is british flagged but Swedish owned Stena Impero. RUMINT indicates ‘hostile’ action preceded the capture. Hostile actions include high speed boats with helicopter support.
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Emergency meetings in Britain underway, with probable consultation with the US. We will likely support GB in response.
Ship is currently being taken into Iranian waters at Revolutionary Guard base at Qeshm.