US Intercepts Iran Oil Supertankers as Tehran Keeps Hormuz Shut
Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center
Summary
The US military said it intercepted two Iranian oil supertankers that tried to evade its blockade as Washington continues to stymie the Islamic Republic’s shipping and Tehran threatens vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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