Persian Gulf thriller: Gunmen seize two Greek ships – Dendia Pass to Iranian ambassador for “acts of piracy”

Alarm has been sounded after an attack on Persian Gulf by armed two tankers with Greek flag.

Specifically helicopter of the Iranian navy joined the Greek-flagged ship Delta Poseidon which was sailing in international waters (22 nautical miles off the coast of Iran) in the Gulf. Armed men then captured the ship’s crew, including two Greek citizens.

A similar incident was reported to have occurred on another Greek-flagged ship, aboard seven Greek nationals, off the Iranian coast.

Strong step Dendia to the Iranian ambassador

By order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, was held intense protest against the Iranian Ambassador in Athens, characterizing these acts as acts of piracy.

The Secretary-General strongly condemned these acts, which are contrary to fundamental rules of international law and international navigation. He called for the immediate release of the ships and their crews.

He also stressed that these actions will have a particularly negative impact on bilateral relations, as well as on EU-Iran relations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already informed the European External Action Service, the International Maritime Organization, as well as allies and partners of Greece.

In light of the above, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Greek citizens to avoid traveling to Iran.

Greek-flagged ships are required to follow the instructions of the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, with which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in close coordination and constant communication.

The incident may be retaliation for the seizure in Karysto of a large consignment of Iranian oil transported by a Russian ship.