One of tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman sinks, media reports
2 tankers with Japan-related cargo attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Abe visits Iran
TOKYO
Japanese trade minister Hiroshige Seko said Thursday that two tankers carrying “Japan-related” cargo were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.
Hiroshige Seko said on Thursday that all crew members were safely rescued. He said the government has set up a task force and that the government has informed the shipping industry to use precautions.
The Japan Shipowners’ Association said one of the two ships attacked is a Panamanian-registered chemical tanker belonging to its Japanese member and was on its way to Singapore and Thailand, not to Japan.
It said all 21 Filipino crew members were uninjured.
The attacks came as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was wrapping up a two-day trip to Iran with a mission to ease tensions between Tehran and Washington. The timing of the attack was especially sensitive while Abe’s high-stakes diplomacy mission was underway.
On Wednesday, after talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Abe warned that any “accidental conflict” that could be sparked amid the heightened U.S.-Iran tensions must be avoided.
No one has claimed responsibility or explained how the tankers were attacked. [….]
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Very scary. This can be it
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Indeed, Baru. Let’s hope the strong ties Iran has formed with Russia and China can be used to diplomatic advantage.
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Will Trump use the Tactical Nuclear bombs he has been lobbying for and building? Will he use them on Iran as Bolton, Cheney and pompeo have wanted to do since 2006?
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Great podcast, Gloria. Very informative.
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The US blaming Iran is so transparently self-serving, sadly the UK has fallen in line with the official bull excetion.
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To be honest, ebolainfo, I think the UK’s reaction was pretty predictable. In fact, I wish I had put money on it.
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