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Iran summons Swiss envoy over US oil seizure

Pegas was among five vessels designated by Washington for sanctions against Promsvyazbank, a bank viewed as critical to Russia's defence sector [File: Vassilis Triandafyllou/Reuters]

Iran’s foreign ministry has reportedly summoned the envoy of Switzerland, which represents Washington’s interests in Tehran, to protest against the American seizure of Iranian oil from a Russian-operated ship in Greek waters.

The ministry also called for the immediate release of the ship and its cargo, the IRNA state news agency reported on Friday.

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