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Iranian authorities seized an alleged Israeli -linked cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, in the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries, amid concerns of an Iranian attack in response to an airstrike on an Iranian embassy earlier this month.
Katz called on the European Union “and the free world” to declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps—which was reportedly behind the seizure—“a terrorist organization,” and to impose sanctions on Iran. Zodiac Maritime said the ship’s title is held by Gortal Shipping, which is affiliated with Zodiac, but deferred questions to Swiss shipping company MSC, which Zodiac said is the ship’s manager and is responsible for all vessel operations.
In a statement to Forbes, MSC confirmed the incident and said there were 25 crew members onboard the ship, adding: “We are working closely with the relevant authorities to ensure their wellbeing, and safe return of the vessel.”of an Iranian embassy in Syria that killed seven Iranian military officials. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack.
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