The Associated Press (“AP News”) is reporting that masked Iranian navy commandos conducted a helicopter-borne raid yesterday to seize an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The oil tanker was en route to the United States (“US”). The footage was aired by Iran’s state television.
The seized tanker is the Turkish-managed, Chinese-owned Advantage Sweet. This seizure is only the latest of several undertaken by Iran over the last couple of years, as tensions continue between Tehran and the US over Iran’s advancing nuclear program(s).
The AP News story may be viewed HERE.
KHOU 11 News, Houston, Texas, is also reporting in this matter. The Advantage Sweet was reportedly on its way to Houston, Texas when it was raided by Iranian commandos.
The KHOU 11 News story may be viewed HERE.
Here is the video of the tanker’s boarding by Iranian commandos, uploaded to YouTube:
My brothers and sisters, let us not forget that Iran has been consistently deemed the NUMBER ONE state sponsor of terrorism for decades and has unceasingly threatened the very existence of Israel – not to mention the hostage taking of US citizens in 1979.
Continuing efforts to slow down or end Iran’s nuclear weapons development program(s) have been a thorn in Iran’s side – although the US, particularly during the Biden and Obama administrations, has been weak in matters concerning Iran.
Let’s not let our guard down! Let’s continue to lift up Israel and all of the Middle East in prayer. Like so many other areas in this world, evil leaders sense western weakness and a nervousness or lack of will to take strong action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Iran is, essentially, daring western countries to stop them from unacceptable activities and goals. Let us trust in the Lord above all else!
Psalm 20:7 (Amplified Bible)
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, [b]ut we will remember and trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
Praise Jesus forevermore!
