According to the statement, the Iranian vessels approached six US military ships while they were conducting integration operations with Army helicopters in international waters. At one point, the Iranian vessels came within 10 yards of the US Coast Guard cutter Maui. Close interactions with Iranian military vessels were not uncommon in 2016 and 2017. On several occasions, US Navy ships fired warning shots at Iranian vessels when they got too close. The sources said the SC Taipei chemical tanker had been sailing in international waters on Tuesday when it was stopped.

Source: bd News24 April 16, 2020 00:33 UTC