Iran HUMILIATES Israel For 'HIJACKING' Thunberg's Gaza Flotilla; Denounces 'Maritime Piracy'
The Iranian Foreign Ministry lambasted Israel for seizing an aid vessel carrying 12 high-profile international campaigners towards Gaza. The attack is tantamount to 'one of the very significant and horrifying' developments that the international community is witnessing, spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said. 'The attack on this ship is undoubtedly considered to be an act of piracy under the international law, but since it is aimed at preventing aid to people who are facing genocide, it also constitutes a crime,' he added. Watch for more.
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