The IRGC said a Togo-flagged oil tanker was struck after attempting an "illegal" transit of the Strait of Hormuz; the vessel caught fire and has stopped. The IRGC navy warned again that any ship attempting an "illegal" transit will face destruction and said Iran retains control over passage security in the waterway. $USO $CVX $XOM
IRAN’S IRGC NAVY SAYS TOGO-FLAGGED TANKER TREND WAS HIT AND STOPPED AFTER CATCHING FIRE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, WARNING THAT UNAUTHORIZED VESSELS WILL FACE “DESTRUCTION.”
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Russia To Open Embassies In Another Four African Countries
The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced it is to open four new Embassies in Comoros, Gambia, Liberia and Togo in a mix of what will become tourism, trade and energy related diplomatic moves. Russia is aiming for 100% diplomatic coverage throughout the African continent by next year.