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A U.S. official aware of actions in the Middle East says that tanker ships were surrounded by Iranian fast boats, then seized. Expectation is actions like this could occur for a while, given the sanctions that Iran faces. "This is their only lever," the official…

Iranian news agency Tasnim reports the second tanker is not being held https://t.co/rUF7Z0cfLX

No Brits in crews on either ship seized by Iran, UK Foreign Sec Jeremy Hunt says.

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Marine Traffic continues to show the second British tanker, the Mesdar, moving away from Iran after reportedly being released

A U.S. official aware of actions in the Middle East says that tanker ships were surrounded by Iranian fast boats, then seized. Expectation is actions like this could occur for a while, given the sanctions that Iran faces. "This is their only lever," the official…

I'll be speaking on CNN in 80 minutes. #TankerTussle #HeatInTheHormuz #OOTT

What do you suspect will be the response to Iran?

This is the issue with MSM these days, they’re so damn slow to respond. Actually leading to old, and subsequently now incorrect news to be reported.

Going for a shower and to relax for 30 mins or so. Back soon! Check out: @IntelDoge @AuroraIntel @air_intel @ConflictsW @TheBrit96 @IntelCrab and any of the other guys who are covering today’s ongoing tanker developments. Sorry if I missed anyone!

Wtaf? https://t.co/wfiLQ3o56o

60y.o. civilian was killed as result of shelling of Krasnohorivka with SPG-9 https://t.co/8lAyYtdmoL via @ukrpravda_news #Ukraine

Iran's seizure of two ships 'unacceptable': UK

#UPDATE: British-linked tanker Mesdar has updated its position after 2 hours and is now increasing speed and turning away from Iran, unclear why

https://t.co/EeEkE6OmfX

What is occurring https://t.co/oO7ajGg8VF

Possible. https://t.co/gK23IsQPdJ

Looking that way, but still verifying. https://t.co/lrAWo7ALjx

#UK officials labeling the seizure of two ships a violation of the right of free passage of vessels in #Iran|ian waters - definitely a strong statement on their part. // @W7VOA

#BREAKING: US officials to CNN: US military monitoring transit of US commercial ships within the Strait of Hormuz. Armed-aircraft are also being used to monitor.