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Gulf Tensions: UK ‘concerned’ after Iran’s seizure of tanker

UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says Iran may be choosing a dangerous path of destabilising behaviour by seizing a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Hunt's expressed his disappointment to Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif earlier on Saturday. Iranian authorities say the vessel collided with a local fishing boat before it was detained and taken to Bandar Abas port.

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