Iranian Tanker Seized By UK

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2019-07-05 15:02

Iran is at it again disregarding all sanctions from around the world! British Royal Marines helped officials in Gibraltar seize the super-tanker Grace 1 yesterday, after it was suspected of carrying oil from Iran to Syria, breaching EU sanctions.

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After this event, an Iranian official has stated that a British oil tanker should be seized in response! BBC News reports the following statement from Mohen Rezaei

Iran later summoned the British ambassador in Tehran to complain about what it said was a "form of piracy".

Mohsen Rezaei said Iran would respond to bullies "without hesitation".

Mr Rezaei - a member of a council that advises the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei - said, in a tweet: "If Britain does not release the Iranian oil tanker, it is the authorities' duty to seize a British oil tanker."

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White House national security advisor John Bolton applauded the UK in their actions against Iran. If Iran does decide to seize a British ship, will the US help their allies? Will there be a response in military or more sanctions? What do you think? Please leave your comments in the replies section below.

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This article was written by @cifer44