Iranian Forces Board Tanker In International Waters, Reports US Officials

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A Liberian-flagged product tanker, Wila, was boarded by Iranian forces in international waters, off Khor Fakkan Anchorage, 20 miles away from UAE on Wednesday, 12th Aug 2020, reported the US Central Command.

The tweet said: “Today in international waters, Iranian forces, including two ships and an Iranian “Sea King” helicopter, overtook and boarded a ship called the ‘Wila’,”

At around 5:30 pm Dubai time, two Iranian ships appeared in its vicinity while a helicopter sent down personnel through a...

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