Iran says seizure of UK-flagged tanker was 'legal measure'

Tehran, Jul 22 (AFP) Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was a "legal measure", the spokesman for the Islamic republic's government said on Monday.

"Seizing the British tanker was a legal measure by Iran. Iran confronted the ship (to ensure) the region's security," Ali Rabiei told a news conference in Tehran. (AFP) AMS

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