Iranian ambassador to Britain summoned after oil tanker attack

A spokesman for the ministry said in a statement on Monday (August 2) that the British Foreign Office had extended an invitation to Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Mohsin Bahartwand. The conference follows Deadly attack four days ago Mercer-Street, An oil tanker in the Arabian Sea.

On Sunday, London ruled “Tehran may have been attacked” This occupation of the ship “Deliberately, the goal” And “Illegal” Creates “Clear Violation of Iran’s International Law”Foreign Minister Dominic Robb said in a statement “Work with its international partners in a concerted response to this unacceptable attack”.

Attack that killed two people

Two killed in unclaimed drone strike Mercer-Street. Israel immediately pointed the finger at IranLabit, who blamed his foreign minister as the Islamic Republic “Terrorism, destruction and instability hurt all exporters”. The United States has also blamed Iran, Washington threatens “Appropriate copy”.

Iran warned on Monday that it would respond to anything “adventure” If he was the target of this murderous attack, he denies that he was provoked. “Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to defend its security and national interests”Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Kadip said in a statement.

Competition between Israel and Iran

Over the years, Israel and Iran have clashed directly or indirectly in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and the Palestinian Gaza Strip. But, in recent months, this rivalry has shifted at sea with the appearance of a mysterious sabotage and attacks at sea.

Thursday’s attack is the latest manifestation of hostility between Iran and Israel.

In March, the The Wall Street Journal The report quoted US and Middle Eastern officials as sayingIsrael has targeted at least a dozen ships en route to Syria, mainly underwater mines, since the end of 2019. And in most cases, carrying Iranian oil.

“If there is evidence to support their unsubstantiated claims, they must provide it.”, Kadip said on Monday, criticizing London and Washington “Peace” About“Terrorist Attacks” Targeting “Business Roles” Iranians.