A US attack on Iranian maritime search-and-rescue vessels occurred in waters under Iranian jurisdiction, raising concerns about international law.
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Updated Jul 26
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What happened
A US attack on Iranian maritime search-and-rescue vessels occurred in waters under Iranian jurisdiction, raising concerns about international law.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Iran formally accuses the US of war crimes and violating humanitarian law after strikes near Hormozgan.1 source
UN and Human Rights Council call for investigation into recent US strikes on Iranian vessels.1 source
US attack on SAR vessels in Iranian waters raises international law concerns.1 source
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The entities involved
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
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International Maritime Organization
specialized UN agency concerned with legal and regulatory aspects of maritime activity
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Hormozgan Province
province of Iran
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- Trump orders fresh attack on Iran while UN calls for freedom of navigation amid Iran's refusal to concede control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- kenyastar.comIran accuses US of attacking rescue boats
- presstv.co.ukIran condemns US attacks on rescue vessels as 'grave breach' of humanitarian law
- presstv.co.ukIran: US attack on rescue vessels amounts to ‘war crime’