Current Affairs (Iran Tanker) Flashcards
Give some background on relationships with Iran
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The US and Iran have been increasingly accusing each other of aggressive behaviour in the Persian gulf. The US accuses Iran of backing forces that are working against US interests and Iran thinks that the US is trying to destabilise its government with military force and economic pressure.
When did the situation first escalate?
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In May when four oil tankers were were hit by blasts in the Gulf of Oman. Iran denied US accusations that its forces had planted mines in the area.
What has been the effect on military presence?
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The US and UK have bolstered their naval forces in the region, and the US and Iran have said they have shot down each other’s drones.
What have Iran done that has annoyed the UK?
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On 4 July, Iran seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. “Stena Impero”
Did we do anything to provoke Iran in to this?
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We detained one of its tankers off Gibraltar after a Royal Marines ship The Iranian tanker was released six weeks later.
Why did we provoke Iran?
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The ship was carrying 2.1m barrels of crude oil that UK authorities alleged was to be sold to Syria in breach of EU sanctions
When was the British ship released?
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After 2 months on September 23rd.
Your Opinion?
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Only doing our bit to ensure EU sanctions are held to and preventing further destabilisation of Syria.
