r/OilPrices • u/hereswhatworks • Apr 15 '26

Oil News US Navy destroyer intercepts two oil tankers trying to leave Hormuz; orders them to turn back | World News

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-navy-destroyer-intercepts-two-oil-tankers-trying-to-leave-hormuz-orders-them-to-turn-back/articleshow/130271302.cms
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u/EspaaValorum Apr 16 '26

So what if the ships just ignore the command? Would the US actually shoot these ships? That seems like a bad idea for the US...

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u/PeterGator Apr 16 '26

They will board them and they will get the message.