Al Arabiya News is reporting that Iran has fired at a U.S. cargo ship and has directed it to Bandar Abbas port on the southern coast of Iran, Al Arabiya News Channel has reported on Tuesday.
Up to 34 American sailors are believed to be onboard the ship, according to Al Arabiya.
This is a developing story, return to this post for updates.
UPDATE 1
Via CNN:
Breaking: #Iran Rev. Guard seized Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship, distress call answered by US Navy destroyer, US aircraft monitoring
UPDATE 2
Via CNBC
BREAKING: Iranian forces have boarded the Marshall Island- flagged Maersk Tigris, Pentagon says.
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More: US Navy destroyer Farragut heading in direction of seized Maersk Tigris, Navy war planes in air monitoring ship
UPDATE 3
Pentagon: No US personnel onboard. Ship owned by Danish shipping firm. Not a US ship.
To quote Emily Litella: "Never mind".
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