Interesting point about the Mesdar and why it has been released. It makes the oil run between Saudi Arabia and CHINA (one of Iran’s few friends)
As yesterday’s dust settles in the Persian gulf......
Iran claims the captured British vessel ‘collided’ with an Iranian fishing boat. Right - and I have a bridge to sell you.
Iran has stated that they will board at Will any and all vessels to inspect for ‘enviromental compliance ‘. Expect more of the same for the next few weeks.
GB has ruled out a military response at this time. Not sure what tricks they have up their sleeves. They only have two combat vessels in the gulf with a third encounter. Not enough to be very effective even against iran’s Navy. Other European countries have joined GB to condemn the action.
My analysis - action unlikely to gain support to relent on Iranian sanctions, but does show Iran to be the aggressor. Iran failed to capture any British citizens for hostage purposes (one of their favorite tactics) and now must face anger from other countries. Doubt that they will release the ship and crew before the British seized Iranian tanker is.