Middle East Eye: UK warns of 'potential hijack' of ship off UAE coast
Incident comes days after an alleged Iranian attack on an Israeli-owned cargo ship in Omani waters
The UK reported a "potential hijack" of a ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, days after an alleged Iranian attack on an Israeli-owned cargo ship.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a part of the Ministry of Defence, described the incident which occured around 100km east of of the Fujairah as a "potential hijack".
Sky News, citing a security source, reported that a group of eight or nine armed individuals are believed to have boarded the vessel, named Asphalt Princess.
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WNU Editor: This caught my eye in the above Middle East Eye report ....
.... Earlier in the day, four oil tankers reported that they were "not under command", which usually means that a vessel has lost power and cannot steer. One of the ships later began moving, the Associated Press news agency reported.
This is an ongoing event. Updates Will be posed when more news is available.
More News On Reports That A Ship Has Been Hijacked In The Gulf Of Oman
Iran-backed forces believed to have seized tanker off UAE coast, maritime security sources say -- YNet News
Iran suspected of carrying out hijack off UAE coast -- Jerusalem Post/Reuters
'Potential hijack' as armed attackers believed to have seized tanker off UAE coast -- SKY News
2 ships off UAE in Gulf of Oman warn they've lost control -- FOX News
Update: Reports now say Iran is behind this seizure .... Ship is 'hijacked' by 'Iranian forces' off the UAE coast just days after Iranian kamikaze drone strike in the Gulf (Daily Mail).
Iran is acting like North Korea so the US will agree to its nonterms terms for the 2015 nuclear. That is sanctions are lifted and inspections are a joke.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it has nothing to do with negotiations and Iran is just trying to shake something lose.
Israeli commandos will board soon and end the nonsense
DeleteI applaud the Iranian regime
ReplyDeleteBut I also have some critical points to make
First off, seizing ships and taking crews hostage is a good thing.
We can look at our own lives and the countries we live in. We all are being taken hostage, denied access to freedoms and movement and that's a good thing. It feels right to be locked down, have your rights taken and be clubbed on the head when you complain about it. It feels natural.
And the Iranians clearly want to live up to the standard we are setting. Sure, sure they'r far behind when it comes to more subtle and pervasive medical tyranny and constant surveillance of the population, against their will, BUT given enough time I'm sure they'll get there...
After all, the Iranians are quite innovative in other areas of what people like to call "human rights violations".
I personally like the throwing of blindfolded people of roofs to kill them.. it's very friendly to the environment and enjoyable for all involved. I think this is a great example where the Democrats still lack behind. For example, when they executed Ashley Babbitt during the protests on January 6 they used a 9mm. And way to many cops were involved. Think of that carbon foot print..
So I think it's good the Iranians are innovating, Pelosi surely will learn from them. And that's what it's all about. Sharing, learning and taking people's liberties.