Iran-backed forces accused of hijacking tanker off Fujairah coast

FUJAIRAH – Supported troops Iran believed to have hijacked a tanker off the coast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The information was disclosed by a number of British maritime security sources to: Reuters.

“Sources in the UK believe that the Asphalt Princess tanker has been hijacked and is working under the assumption that the Iranian military or proxies boarded the ship,” the newspaper reported. Times.

Earlier, Britain’s maritime trade body reported “potential piracy” was underway off the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) region of Fujairah, without providing details on the vessels involved.

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The Times defense editor tweeted, “British sources believe Asphalt Princess has been hijacked. They work on the assumption that the Iranian military or proxies have boarded the ship.”

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on its website that reports of security incidents involving ships near the Gulf Coast were “suspicious”.

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry warned of any attempts to create a “false atmosphere” against Tehran.

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