Iran says seizure of UK-flagged tanker was 'legal measure'
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.
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First Published: Jul 22 2019 | 5:10 PM IST