"This tanker is important because it is part of the
wider tensions between Iran and the United States," Reuters quoted Sanam
Vakil,
British reaction
Jeremy Hunt, the Foreign Secretary, said he was "extremely concerned by the seizure of two vessels by Iranian authorities in the Strait of Hormuz".
Hunt said he was attending a Cobra meeting to determine the UK's response and what could be done to secure their release, adding that the seizures were "unacceptable". He said it was understood there were no British citizens among the two crews.
"We remain deeply concerned about Iran's unacceptable actions which represent a clear challenge to international freedom of navigation," a Government spokesman said after the meeting.
UK vessels have been advised to "stay out of the area" of the Strait of Hormuz for an "interim period", the spokesman said, adding: "As the Foreign Secretary has said, our response will be considered and robust and there will be serious consequences if the situation is not resolved."
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