Iran condemns US seizure of oil tankers as 'piracy'

Iran accuses the United States of piracy after the seizure of two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the strategic waterway. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Iran condemns US seizure of oil tankers as 'piracy'

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Iran has condemned the United States for the seizure of two oil tankers linked to the Islamic Republic, labeling the operation as an act of piracy on the high seas. Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, denounced the capture of the vessels, identified as the Majestic X and the Tifani, in a statement posted on social media on April 27, 2026. “This is the outright legalization of piracy and armed robbery on the high seas,” Baghaei wrote, adding that such actions are being framed as law enforcement despite targeting commercial vessels. The incident marks the latest confrontation between U.S. and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The tankers were seized by U.S. authorities under circumstances that remain unclear, though Baghaei’s comments suggest Washington is using legal justifications to justify what Tehran views as unlawful interference with its maritime trade. The Iranian spokesman further warned that “the United States must be held fully accountable” for its actions, though he did not specify what measures Iran might take in response. The seizure comes amid heightened tensions in the region, where both nations have a history of confrontations over navigation rights and oil exports. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is a vital artery for global energy supplies, with about one-fifth of the world’s oil passing through it daily. Iran has long asserted its right to control the waterway, while the U.S. maintains a naval presence to ensure freedom of navigation. The seizure of the Majestic X and the Tifani is part of a broader pattern of U.S. efforts to enforce sanctions against Iran’s oil trade, which Washington has ramped up in recent years to curb Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. Baghaei’s fiery rhetoric, including a call to “welcome the return of the pirates — only now, they operate with government-issued warrants, sail under official flags, and call their plunder ‘law enforcement,’” reflects Iran’s deep frustration with what it perceives as a double standard in international maritime law. The incident underscores the fragile...

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