U.S. Seizes Iranian Oil From Tanker | OilPrice.com

Apr 28, 2023 View Original Article
  • Bias Rating

    92% Extremely Conservative

  • Reliability

    20% ReliablePoor

  • Policy Leaning

    92% Extremely Conservative

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"Iran has previously responded tit-for-tat following seizures of Iranian oil cargo, Ambrey said in a note to clients, according to the Jerusalem Post."
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0% Conservative
"In 2020, Iran seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, although it let it go."
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-12% Liberal
"Iran also said that the tanker ignored eight hours' worth of radio calls following the collision."
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-18% Liberal
"This isn't the first time the global energy markets have seen a spat between the United States and Iran over seized oil tankers."
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-20% Liberal
"According to Tehran, the tanker had been involved in a collision with an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman, resulting in Iranian crewmember injuries, with several missing."
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-26% Liberal
"Iran said it was taking the Suezmax tanker back to Iran for investigation."
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-32% Liberal
"The U.S. Navy, however, accused Iran of interfering with navigational rights in international waters, referring to the incident as a threat to maritime security and the global economy."
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-44% Liberal
"I don't know what he said, but I have a lot of confidence in him, Trump told NBC News on Thursday."
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4% Conservative
"I had no right to overturn the election, Pence said during a speech last month."
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-2% Liberal
"Read moreabout Mike PenceHis testimony could be explosive: Experts say Pence subpoena ruling shows prosecutors closing in That could be the ballgame: Experts say sharply incriminating Pence testimony could doom Trump Trump's attempt to blame Jan. 6 violence on Mike Pence implicates him in a crime: ex-GOP strategist Pretty much the last step: Legal experts say subpoena shows special counsel closing in on Trump Continue Reading Show full articles without Continue Reading button for {0} hours."
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-6% Liberal
"Read moreabout Mike PenceHis testimony could be explosive: Experts say Pence subpoena ruling shows prosecutors closing in That could be the ballgame: Experts say sharply incriminating Pence testimony could doom Trump Trump's attempt to blame Jan. 6 violence on Mike Pence implicates him in a crime: ex-GOP strategist Pretty much the last step: Legal experts say subpoena shows special counsel closing in on Trump Continue Reading Show full articles without Continue Reading button for {0} hours."
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-6% Liberal
"Read moreabout Mike PenceHis testimony could be explosive: Experts say Pence subpoena ruling shows prosecutors closing in That could be the ballgame: Experts say sharply incriminating Pence testimony could doom Trump Trump's attempt to blame Jan. 6 violence on Mike Pence implicates him in a crime: ex-GOP strategist Pretty much the last step: Legal experts say subpoena shows special counsel closing in on Trump Continue Reading Show full articles without Continue Reading button for {0} hours."
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-6% Liberal
"Boasberg also rejected Pence's bid to avoid testifying but ruled that he has immunity from testifying on topics related to his role as president of the Senate on Jan. 6."
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-8% Liberal
"Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissma, who served on special counsel Bob Mueller's team, said that there was very little reason to dawdle by prosecutors after Pence's testimony."
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-10% Liberal
"Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissma, who served on special counsel Bob Mueller's team, said that there was very little reason to dawdle by prosecutors after Pence's testimony."
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-10% Liberal
"And his reckless words endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day, and I know history will hold Donald Trump accountable."
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-28% Liberal
"Trump supporters who overran the Capitol marched through the halls chanting hang Mike Pence as he was whisked away to safety by Secret Service."
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-32% Liberal
"Trump supporters who overran the Capitol marched through the halls chanting hang Mike Pence as he was whisked away to safety by Secret Service."
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-32% Liberal
"U.S. District Judge James Boasberg rejected Trump's executive privilege claims and a three-judge appeals panel upheld the ruling on Wednesday."
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-32% Liberal
"President Trump was wrong."
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-36% Liberal
"Take it from this old prosecutor-Pence's testimony is sharply incriminating of Trump & moves the needle further in the direction of a Trump indictment."
Negative
-52% Liberal
"Take it from this old prosecutor-Pence's testimony is sharply incriminating of Trump & moves the needle further in the direction of a Trump indictment."
Negative
-52% Liberal
"Trump repeatedly pressured Pence to block the certification of President Joe Biden's win and later lashed out at him after the former veep refused."
Negative
-26% Liberal
"Trump repeatedly pressured Pence to block the certification of President Joe Biden's win and later lashed out at him after the former veep refused."
Negative
-26% Liberal
"Trump repeatedly pressured Pence to block the certification of President Joe Biden's win and later lashed out at him after the former veep refused."
Negative
-26% Liberal
"u00a9 Provided by Salon Donald Trump; Mike PenceJoe Raedle/Getty ImagesFormer Vice President Mike Pence testified on Thursday before a grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to Politico."
Negative
-58% Liberal
"u00a9 Provided by Salon Donald Trump; Mike PenceJoe Raedle/Getty ImagesFormer Vice President Mike Pence testified on Thursday before a grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to Politico."
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-58% Liberal
"u00a9 Provided by Salon Donald Trump; Mike PenceJoe Raedle/Getty ImagesFormer Vice President Mike Pence testified on Thursday before a grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to Politico."
Negative
-58% Liberal
"Trump tried to intervene and block Pence's testimony, citing executive privilege, but an appellate court rejected his motion as well just hours before Pence's appearance."
Negative
-62% Liberal
"Trump tried to intervene and block Pence's testimony, citing executive privilege, but an appellate court rejected his motion as well just hours before Pence's appearance."
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-62% Liberal
"Trump tried to intervene and block Pence's testimony, citing executive privilege, but an appellate court rejected his motion as well just hours before Pence's appearance."
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-62% Liberal

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : Iran has previously responded tit-for-tat following seizures of Iranian oil cargo," Ambrey said in a note to clients, according to the Jerusalem Post.
44% : In 2020, Iran seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, although it let it go.
41% : Iran also said that the tanker ignored eight hours' worth of radio calls following the collision.
40% : This isn't the first time the global energy markets have seen a spat between the United States and Iran over seized oil tankers.
37% : According to Tehran, the tanker had been involved in a collision with an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman, resulting in Iranian crewmember injuries, with several missing.
34% : Iran said it was taking the Suezmax tanker back to Iran for investigation.
28% : The U.S. Navy, however, accused Iran of interfering with navigational rights in international waters, referring to the incident as a "threat to maritime security and the global economy."

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