James Orr and agencies Guardian Unlimited The incident followed a series of "aggressive" provocations by five boats believed to belong to Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard. US officials told CNN the boats were "attack craft" which had approached US vessels in international waters on Saturday. Oil prices rose about 30 cents to more than $98 (£50) a barrel following the incident, with traders citing increased risk of possible disruptions to oil shipments.
Monday January 7, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
US 'almost opened fire' on Iranian ships
Map: where the ships clashed
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