Hey, the "Big Guy" may have had some moolah connected to that shipment!
Posted on 05/18/2023 2:49:19 AM PDT by EBH
The Bahrain-based U.S. fleet continues to monitor the situation in the Persian Gulf.
Over the past two years, Iran has attacked, interfered with or harassed the navigational rights of 15 internationally flagged commercial vessels, U.S. officials have revealed.
Late last month, Iran’s state television showed footage of the country’s navy commandos in a helicopter operation boarding the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Advantage Sweet. The Turkish-operated, Chinese-owned tanker was reportedly bound for Houston, Texas carrying Kuwaiti crude oil for U.S. energy giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX). Iran claimed that the tanker collided with an unidentified Iranian vessel hours prior to its seizure, with several crew members reportedly falling overboard while others were left injured. The tanker then fled the scene and ignored radio calls for eight hours before a court ordered its seizure. The U.S. Navy 5th Fleet had termed Iran’s actions a violation of international law and has called on Tehran to immediately release the seized tankers.
“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 said, adding this was at least the fifth commercial vessel seized by the Islamic state in two years.
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Ezekiel 38 is coming
So let me guess …. Our Navy will teach the iran navy how to be trannies
Turkey crew? China owned? Why is it our problem?
Exactly. And if we were self sufficient in oil then who gives a hoot?
As you probably know, many ocean-going ships fly “flags of convenience”. So a US-owned ship might fly a Panamanian flag because Panama has less stringent regulations than does the US.
Well, okay. Then call Panama when your ship gets attacked.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_convenience
“Then call Panama when your ship gets attacked.”
well, at least call the Panama Navy ...
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On Friday, new information surfaced from maritime security company Ambrey, which alleged that Iran's motive for seizing Chevron's load of crude oil was in retaliation for the U.S. seizure that took place not even five days prior.
"Both tankers were Suezmax-sized. Iran has previously responded tit-for-tat following seizures of Iranian oil cargo," Ambrey said in a note to clients, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Sources familiar with the matter said that the United States seized a Marshall Islands tanker Suez Rajan after obtaining a court order to do so. The tanker's last known position was near southern Africa.
This isn't the first time the global energy markets have seen a spat between the United States and Iran over seized oil tankers. In 2019, the Iranian National Guard Corps seized a British oil tanker, the Stena Impera, for allegedly violating maritime law. In 2020, Iran seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, although it let it go.
The United States has also participated in the oil seizure squabble, seizing an Iranian oil cargo last May near Greece.
Turkey crew? China owned? Why is it our problem?
Guess you missed the part where the excerpt said it was bound for Houston with Chevron purchased Kuwaiti oil...
The Turkish-operated, Chinese-owned tanker was reportedly bound for Houston, Texas carrying Kuwaiti crude oil for U.S. energy giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX).
Hey, the "Big Guy" may have had some moolah connected to that shipment!
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President Sniffer has made us dependent on the world... hat in hand begging.
Our navy is charged with training trannies. Don’t ask me me why please ?
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