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The @RoyalNavy has stopped Iranian forces seizing BP’s #BritishHeritage oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. @HMS_MONTROSE got between it and three boats operated by Revolutionary Guards, driving them off. Comes after British commandos took hold of an Iranian tanker in Gibraltar 
The Grace 1 was stopped after traveling around the coast of Africa from Iran, laden with oil bound for Syria. The crew arrested and ship held, accused of attempting to break international sanctions.
Iran’s President Rouhani has warned of serious consequences for Britain after it seized the Iranian ship. This attempt to steer #BritishHeritage into Iranian waters appears to be direct retaliation. The @DefenceHQ urging Iran to deescalate the situation in the region. More @GMB
