Iran's elite force IRGC says it has seized two Greek ships in Persian Gulf for committing 'violations' after Athens seized an Iranian oil tanker and handed it over to US
[File photo] Iran in a statement accused Greece of an “act of piracy” and a “violation of international standards.”
It came shortly after a news agency close to Iran’s top security agency on Friday said “punitive action” will be taken against Greece for seizing an Iranian oil tanker. Later, it was reported that the vessel was held for technical defects, but authorities in Greece claimed the vessel was smuggling Iranian crude in breach of international sanctions.It has led to heightened tensions between Tehran and Athens, with Iran’s Foreign Ministry demanding the release of the ship and oil, accusing the Greek government of succumbing to US pressure.
On Wednesday, the ministry had summoned the Greek charge d'affaires in Tehran to protest what it termed an “unacceptable” surrender to “illegal” US pressure.
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