Iranian Navy’s Military Craft Chases American Ship In The Persian Gulf

The United Kingdom warned seafarers about attempts of Iranian military, ordering vessels into entering Iranian waters.

On Friday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) mentioned many incidents involving VHF radio challenges to ships, some of which included demands to alter course.

Per UKMTO, the incidents were related to a military exercise being performed by Iran’s Islamic Republican Guard Corps (IRGC), called Great Prophet XVIII.

This exercise is 2 months long and came amidst tensions with Israel that saw the two nations exchange fire last year.

UKMTO added that …

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