Iran Seizes Cargo Ship Linked to Israeli Billionaire

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized an Israeli-affiliated shipping vessel on Saturday, amid mounting tensions between the two countries—and threats of military action—after a deadly missile strike hit Iran’s embassy in Syria.

Operatives of the Iranian paramilitary group rappelled onto the container ship, MSC Aries, as it sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRNA, a state media outlet in Iran. The ship was then directed into Iranian waters.

The Portuguese-flagged vessel is operated by Zodiac Maritime, a shipping company owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer. Forbes estimates that Ofer is worth $24.8 billion.

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