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Saudi Arabia Seizes Iranian Boat in Persian Gulf

Saudi Arabian naval forces have reportedly seized a fishing boat from Iran in the Persian Gulf, Fars news agency reported on Thursday, June 16.

The fishing boat with three sailors was seized near Marjan oil platform.

Saudis claim that the Iranian boat, which was sailing from Iran’s Jafre waterfront, Bushehr port, had intruded into Saudi territorial waters.

No further details were revealed on the incident.

Emad Askarieh

Emad Askarieh has worked as a journalist since 2002. The main focus of his work is foreign policy and world diplomacy. He started his career at Iran Front Page Media Group, and is currently serving as the World Editor and the Vice-President for Executive Affairs at the Iran Front Page (IFP) news website.

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