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EU expresses ‘deep concern’ after Iran seizes tanker
BRUSSELS, July 20, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – The EU expressed its deep concern on
Saturday over the seizure by Iran of a British-flagged tanker in the Strait
of Hormuz, saying it brought risks of deepening tensions.
The seizure of two ships by Iranian authorities “is of deep concern,” said
a statement by the EU’s foreign affairs office, which represents the bloc’s
28 member states.
“In an already tense situation, this development brings risks of further
escalation and undermines ongoing work to find a way to resolve current
tensions,” the statement said.
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