Piracy
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US seizes an oil tanker in Indian Ocean
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – In continuation of the US maritime piracy in the Indian Ocean, the US Department of War announced the seizure of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean under false pretenses on Sunday.
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Venezuelan government condemns tanker capture by US
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Venezuelan authorities condemn capture of the next tanker carrying Venezuelan oil and its crew by the United States.
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VIDEO: US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, escalating US pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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India’s navy rescues pirated Iranian ship in Arabian Sea
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Indian Navy’s warship INS Sumitra, which has been deployed in the Gulf of Aden on an anti-piracy operation, rescued a hijacked Iranian vessel on Monday and ensured the release of both crew members and the boat.
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Navy commander slams US support for piracy in region
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Irani has blamed the United States for an increase in piracy in the region.