Summary
The Iranian embassy in Venezuela expressed strong disapproval over the U.S. government's seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker. The embassy called the action by the Trump administration an act of "piracy" and a breach of international law.
Key Facts
- The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker.
- The tanker was seized near the coast of Venezuela.
- Iran's embassy in Caracas criticized this action.
- The embassy labeled the act as "piracy in the Caribbean Sea."
- Iran claims the U.S. violated international law with the seizure.
- The statement highlighted that it breaks the principle of freedom of the seas.
- Iran views the move as an infringement on national sovereignty.
