The EU flag near the headquarters of the European Parliament in Brussels. File photoBRUSSELS, May 29The European Union is concerned about the detention of two Greek tankers by the Iranian military and is discussing the issue with the authorities in Tehran, European Foreign Service spokesman Peter Stano said. «We immediately raised this issue, expressed to the Iranian authorities our serious concern, urged to clarify and resolve the situation as soon as possible, to achieve de-escalation,» Stano said in a written statement. Earlier it became known that the Iranian military seized two Greek-flagged ships in the Persian Gulf. According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, this was a response to the actions of the Greek authorities, who a few weeks ago seized a tanker with Iranian oil, and this week handed over the oil to the American authorities. condemns these actions and demands the immediate release of the ships and their crews. the issue of a vessel detained in that country.
