The Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries vessel was seized on Saturday by Iran because of “maritime law violations”, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani says.
There is no doubt the vessel is linked to Israel, he added.
“Iran strives to create a safe shipping environment in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf. The vessel was diverted into Iran’s territorial waters as a result of it violating maritime laws and not answering calls made by Iranian authorities,” Kanani said.
Maritime violations: Iran says it seized vessel with links to Israel
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