Iran Gunboats Challenge US Tanker
Iranian gunboats tried to stop a US oil tanker on Tuesday. The tanker was in the Strait of Hormuz.
A US Navy ship responded and stopped the attempt. The incident happened days before planned talks between the US and Iran.
Klear Note — The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. One-third of world's oil passes through it. Iran and US have had tensions there for years.
Key Terms 2
- Strait of Hormuz A narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. Ships carry oil through it.
- Gunboats Small, fast military ships armed with guns.