On November 14, a deceptive calm was shattered in the Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guards intercepted a commercial vessel, seized its fuel… before releasing everything five days later. It was the first incident of its kind since July 2024. Why now?
An in-depth analysis of this situation is provided by Admiral James Foggo and Matt Reisener of the Center for Maritime Strategy for the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune.
Why Did Iran Seize a Ship in the Strait of Hormuz?
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December 2025
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