Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — In the first such claim, Iran said it was imposing a blockade on unauthorized ships in the Strait of Hormuz. A senior commander for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said all ships, including those from the U.S. Navy, must undergo inspection before proceeding through the strait. “The alien vessels which […]
Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Western powers intend to challenge Iran’s domination of the Strait of Hormuz. The United States and NATO allies have been sending warships through the Strait of Hormuz. Western diplomats said Britain, France and the United States deployed six warships this month through the Iranian-claimed strait. “We maintain a constant presence […]
