Iran calls US ship seizure ‘piracy’: Is it?

NEWS SUMMARY

Iran has labeled the US seizure of its ship near the Strait of Hormuz as "piracy," while the US claims the vessel violated its blockade. In response, Iran captured two foreign commercial vessels, stating they had violated maritime regulations.

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Since the early days of the war on Iran, the US has been targeting Iranian ships in international waters.

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