Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized
Summary
Iran’s foreign minister said ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must work with the Iranian navy. Iran seized a ship near the UAE and claims the US is blocking its ports, causing many ships to wait. Iran and China have made a deal allowing some oil tankers to pass, despite US opposition.Key Facts
- Iran says ships entering the Strait of Hormuz need to cooperate with its navy.
- A ship was seized near the UAE port of Fujairah by "unauthorised personnel."
- Iran has mostly closed the strait, which was a key route for about a quarter of the world’s oil and gas.
- The US has imposed a counter-blockade on Iranian ports.
- Iran and China made a deal allowing many oil tankers to pass the strait with limited charges.
- Over 110 countries support a UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran’s blockade.
- Russia and China vetoed a previous UN resolution that would have allowed military action to keep the strait open.
- Iran blames the US for the blockade and calls for an end to what it calls an illegal action.
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