Britain says warship fended off Iranian attempt to block oil tanker
Iran foreign minister denies UK allegations that three vessels tried to prevent BP-operated tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz
11 July 2019 - 15:51
London — Three Iranian vessels tried to block a BP-operated tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz but backed off when confronted by a Royal Navy warship, the UK government says.
Britain urged Iran to “de-escalate the situation in the region” after the British Heritage, a Suezmax oil tanker operated by BP under an Isle of Man flag, was approached...
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