Tankers Seized by US & Iran | US Enforces Freedom of Navigation in Persian Gulf but not Black Sea

Tanker Seizures

What's Going on With Shipping?

July 21, 2023

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the difficulty the US is experiencing in offloading the seized tanker Suez Rajan, the actions of Iran in grabbing tankers, and Central Command being reinforced to ensure the Freedom of Navigation of the Strait of Hormuz.

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