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Tensions rise at sea between Iran and the US

At one point, the Iranian vessels came within 10 yards of the US Coast Guard

Reuters April 16, 2020

After about an hour the Iranian ships left, said the US military in their statement. PHOTO: REUTERS

WASHINGTON: Eleven vessels from Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy came dangerously close to six US Navy and Coast Guard ships in the Gulf.

That's according to the US military, who called the moves "dangerous and provocative" on Wednesday (April 15).

At one point, the Iranian vessels came within 10 yards of the US Coast Guard.

The US ships responded with several warnings, blasting the ships' horns and radio calls.

After about an hour the Iranian ships left, said the US military in their statement.

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This incident comes at a time of increased tensions between the two countries.

Earlier this year the US killed Iran's top military general, Qassem Soleimani, in a drone strike.

Iran then retaliated with a rocket attack on a base in Iraq where US forces were based.

A Hong Kong tanker was also briefly detained in Iran on Wednesday, after armed Iranian guards in speedboats directed the vessel into its waters.

COMMENTS (1)

Ritika | 4 years ago | Reply Is this the time to squabble ? They should try to join hands to find a vaccine for this virus . Half of their technological knowledge if they pour together I am sure they will succeed in finding a vaccine very quickly .

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