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
Related events
- The UN Security Council calls for immediate action regarding alleged attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in southern Iran.
- Iranian forces backed by Houthi rebels operate in Yemen, increasing maritime risks monitored by the IMO and challenging U.S. policy.
- US/Israel launched an air war against Iran, while the US oversaw a UN safe-passage program utilizing Omani waters.
- US actions target Iran's energy sector, coinciding with an oil tanker incident near Oman and UN calls for Red Sea protection.
- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranian actions and ongoing naval warfare between the two nations.
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’