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Release of the Stena Impero, 27 September 2019

Statement by the Foreign Secretary following the release of the Stena Impero on 27 September 2019.

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 皇冠体育app Rt Hon Dominic Raab
Published
27 September 2019
Last updated
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

皇冠体育app Stena Impero was unlawfully seized by Iran. It is part of a pattern of attempts to disrupt freedom of navigation. We are working with our international partners to protect shipping and uphold the international rule of law.

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Published 27 September 2019
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