What has Happened: Earlier today, IRGC forces (via helicopter) boarded and seized an Israeli-linked container ship and its 25 crew members near the Strait of Hormuz, then directed it into Iranian waters. The vessel is the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, which is associated with London-based Zodiac Maritime (part of Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac Group). This event occurred just days after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to retaliate for the Israeli airstrike on April 1 (see SITREPs and a link to our webinar this week) that killed seven IRGC officers including two senior commanders. Israel and ... Academy SITREP – Iran Seizes Israeli-Linked Container Ship Near Strait of Hormuz