Iran says European naval mission in Gulf would be 'provocative'

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An Iranian government spokesman says Iran believed the security of the oil-rich Gulf had to be maintained by countries in the region. FMTNews

Britain said on Monday it was planning a European-led force for shipping in the Gulf in response to Iran’s seizure of a UK-flagged oil tanker on July 19.

“We heard that they intend to send a European fleet to the Persian Gulf which naturally carries a hostile message, is provocative and will increase tensions,” government spokesman Ali Rabiei said, quoted by ISNA news agency.

 

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