What was Iran thinking trying to seize British tanker?

Why would the IRGC, which is already designated a terrorist organization, launch a brazen attack when a British warship was nearby.

British warship arrives at Hamad port ahead of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference, in Doha

British warship arrives at Hamad port ahead of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference, in Doha

(photo credit: NASEEM ZEITOON/REUTERS)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

JULY 11, 2019 21:13

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