VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-19
“During such transmissions, Iranian seafarers have been addressed in Persian with threatening, abusive and provocative language and in certain instances urged to abandon their vessels.”
Iran · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-19
Iran's letter claimed Iranian seafarers were addressed in Persian with threatening language and urged to abandon their vessels.
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