Iran Seizes Saudi Fishing Vessels in Persian Gulf
Source: Fars News Agency
Irans coast guards have seized two Saudi fishing vessels after they entered the Islamic Republic's territorial waters, a provincial official announced on Wednesday.
Yesterday, the coast guards deployed in the countrys Southern waters came to spot two vessels in Irans protected waters in the South using electronic and optic tools and equipment, Commander of Bushehr province Coast Guards Qalandar Lashkari said.
He said that the Iranian coast guards rushed to the scene and were faced with two vessels which were illegally fishing in the Iranian waters under the Saudi flag.
Noting that 9 sailors were arrested thereafter, Lashkari said further investigation showed that the 9 people are nationals of different countries.
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olddad56
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olddad56
(5,732 posts)The Saudis would have blown the Iranian ships out of the water.
dipsydoodle
(42,239 posts)At least Iran didn't confiscate their boat and let them swim back.