U.S.-Iran tension ramp up amid attacks on oil tankers (may 1, 2019 – oct 1, 2019)
Description:
A series of attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz spark increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. blames Iran for attacks on oil tankers that were sailing under the Saudi Arabian, Japanese, Panamanian and British flags. In response, the U.S. attempts to seize an Iranian oil tanker.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 2019
oct 1, 2019
~ 5 months and 3 days