Hindustan Times Iranians Seize US Ally’s Ship: Tehran’s Hidden Message Days After Securing Russian Naval Support?

A Bahraini vessel was allegedly forced at gunpoint into waters claimed by Iran, with Manama saying the perpetrators were Iranian nationals who robbed the crew and held them for hours before release. Bahrain called the incident a violation of international maritime law and reserved the right to pursue legal action. The episode follows heightened naval activity in the Persian Gulf, including recent Iran-Russia drills near the Strait of Hormuz and prior IRGC vessel seizures. With U.S. assets stationed at Shaikh Isa Air Base and tensions simmering, the confrontation adds another flashpoint to volatile Gulf waters.

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