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NATO, EU condemn deadly attack on Mercer Street tanker off Oman

The murder attack on Mercer Street tanker off the coast of Oman, for which the US blames Iran condemned NATO and the EU.

In particular the NATO“Today ‘s statement strongly condemns the recent deadly attack on the tanker off the coast of Oman, noting:” Freedom of navigation is vital for all NATO allies and must be respected in accordance with international law. The United Kingdom, the United States and Romania have concluded that Iran is most likely responsible for the incident. Allies continue to worry about Iran’s destabilizing actions in the region and call on Tehran to honor its international obligations.».

Asked about this during today’s briefing of the Commission to the press, the representative in charge of foreign policy, Nabila Masrali, stressed as broadcast by the Athens News Agency that “The complex circumstances of this attack need to be clarified” and that the EU notes the assessments made by the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel.

“Such actions are contrary to the safety and freedom of navigation,” he said, calling them “unacceptable.”

“THE EU will continue to monitor the issue very closely, “said Nabila Masrali.

NATO and the EU have expressed their condolences to Romania and the United Kingdom for the losses they have suffered.

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