Iran Says U.S. Attempt to Seize Oil Cargo Is ‘Act of Piracy’
- Washington says 2 million barrels on Achilleas came from Iran
- Shipment belongs to the private sector: Iran foreign ministry
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Iran said an attempt by the U.S. government to seize 2 million barrels of oil aboard a Greek-owned tanker was “an act of piracy,” as tensions between Washington and the Islamic Republic show little sign of easing under Joe Biden’s presidency.
Washington claims the crude on the Achilleas ship was exported covertly by Tehran to avoid U.S. trade sanctions.