In this episode, Sal Mercogliano – maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner – discusses Iran’s seizure of a third tanker (Purity), places the previous two tanker seizures into context and discusses the US reaction. #shipping #tanker #persiangulf #iran #purity #suezrajan #advantagesweet #niovi #oil 00:00 Introduction00:39 Seizure of tanker Purity 03:41 First seizure – Suez Rajan by US, Advantage Sweet by Iran06:35 Second Seizure – Niovi 07:45 US Response – Drones & MARITIME ACT 10:55 Conclusion