US Navy: Iran Tried to Seize 2 Oil Tankers

US Navy: Iran Tried to Seize 2 Oil Tankers

"Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday, firing shots at one of them, the U.S. Navy said.

It said that in both cases, the Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.S. Navy responded to distress signals, and that both commercial ships continued their voyages.

"The Iranian navy did make attempts to seize commercial tankers lawfully transiting international waters," said Cmdr. Tim Hawkins, spokesman for the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet. "The U.S. Navy responded immediately and prevented those seizures."..."

Reference: www.newsmax.com

Guided-missile destroyer Barry to relieve the USS Laboon

Barry deploys amid budget uncertainty

"...The Barry left its home port on Thursday to load weapons for its journey to Europe as part of a NATO defense plan to provide a ballistic-missile shield for U.S. allies...."

Reference: www.navytimes.com .

USS Shoup Arrives in Nagoya, Japan

"...NAGOYA, Japan – The guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) pulled into Nagoya, Japan on Nov. 4, where Sailors will have the opportunity to tour the unique area and interact with the local community...."
Reference: www.c7f.navy.mil .