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Wanted by US, Iranian oil tanker says it’s going to Turkey
Although they could be lying about the real destination.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Tanker crisis brings Omani diplomat to Iran
Oman, seen as a neutral Gulf Arab country that has acted as a facilitator of talks between the U.S. and Iran in the past, sits across the strait from Iran, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf.
Iran offers to swap seized oil tanker for another taken by UK
In the meantime, Britain continues plans to deploy a Europe-led "maritime protection mission" to safeguard shipping in the area after Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.
By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press
Released audio reveals Iranian aggression in Strait
The audio shows that a British frigate was too far away from the targeted tanker to keep it from being diverted into an Iranian port despite U.K. efforts to keep it from being boarded.
By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press
Iran: Tit for tat in the Persian Gulf
Tehran leaders say British ship seizure a 'reciprocal' move.
By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press
British say Iran seized two vessels Friday in Strait of Hormuz
The operator of the Stena Impero said it was unable to contact the ship after it was approached by unidentified vessels and a helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press