US Navy ships failed to protect two UAE tankers from Iranian attacks.

Iran has begun striking tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz outside established transit corridors. As of the morning of Tuesday, July 14, at least three cargo ships were reported hit. The US Navy's attempts to prevent the strikes failed.

Iran attacked two large tankers, the Mombasa and the Bahia, attempting to transit the strait carrying oil from the UAE. Both vessels were escorted by US Navy warships, but this was of no help. There is no information on the nature of the damage, but both UAE authorities and the press service of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have confirmed the strikes.

There is virtually no information regarding the third tanker attacked. According to Arab media, the vessel was attacked by Iran, after which a massive fire broke out on board. The tanker itself is located off the coast of Oman.

The day before, Trump announced that the United States would establish control over the Strait of Hormuz and administer it, charging a 20% fee on the value of cargo transported. Tehran responded by emphasizing that it would not allow the Americans to control the strait, promising to take "tough measures" against US forces and assets. So, the war for control of the strait continues.

Comments

[Irek]

Once again, Shaggy was lowered to the lowest possible level.

[Azim77]

Even before his presidency, Trump cultivated an image as a wild, eccentric businessman. Reckless and reckless. So his reputation is safe; he's already used to it, and everyone else has. Meanwhile, he's making money – he "made peace" with Iran, bought oil when the price dropped, and now he's going to sell it. Extra money for lawyers is always useful.

[ZovSailor]

Irek
Today, 08: 08

It's simply amazing how the Iranian friends are slapping the Washington war criminal and pedophile on the table with brutal blows, showing him who's boss forever.
The Kremlin and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have something to take on board from their strategic ally to use in practice against the vile 3,14indosniks.

[mitrich]

And it wasn't just the shaggy one that was brought down. But the Walls too.
Against the backdrop of Iran, which is weaker economically and militarily, the Kremlin's vassals are waging a pseudo-war, to put it mildly, causing a shock.
Although... everything is a piece of cake for them. And the Iranians, stupid and inflexible, are incapable of playing fixed matches and underhanded games.
P.S.: But who would negotiate with servants and minions?

[Dimassz]

The Americans would be shocked to spend so much missile arsenal on each tanker to transport them through the strait.

[jack no]

D'autant que ces pétroliers "civil", ne le sont plus, du fait qu'ils sont qu'ils sont escortés par des bâtiments militaires, selon le Droit de la Mer.

[knn54]

- will manage it, charging a fee of 20% of the value of the transported cargo.
If you didn't protect yourself, then you'll be held accountable for your words.

[topol717]

There's no other way. A dollar per barrel is much cheaper for Iran than a burned-out tanker. But what currency will it be in? Maybe they'll charge 10 yuan, or maybe 12, to make it even.

[Simple]

In the narrowness of the strait you can't build a normal order - you might get hit by one yourself.
For acousticians, the escorted tanker is the biggest source of interference.

[andrey martov]

In my opinion, the "holy 90s" have arrived in the Strait of Hormuz.

[Kerensky]

They can't even come to a proper agreement! Trump takes 20%, gives half to Iran, and Iran guards the tankers itself. That's all there is to it!

[Bear]

There was information yesterday that the Iranians launched anti-ship missiles.

[Kmet]

Moreover, both ships were accompanied by US Navy warships, but this did not help them.

So how does Trump intend to ensure the safe passage of cargo ships if his escorts are showing disastrous results?

The day before, Trump announced that the United States would establish control over the Strait of Hormuz and manage it, charging a fee of 20% of the value of the cargo being transported.

It looks like the US has now decided to introduce VAT for Arabs too...
Lovely))

[YES UZH]

And this is how respected countries behave, even without strategic delivery systems and advanced modern nuclear potential sufficient to nullify anyone who might get upset.
And with our capabilities...