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<p>Since 4th July, the UK has made strenuous efforts to support the resolution of
the Grace 1 issue, which remains subject to a legal process in Gibraltar. The former
Foreign Secretary spoke to the Iranian Foreign Minister on 17 July with the aim of
encouraging de-escalation. However, instead of responding constructively, Iran chose
to seize the Stena Impero. The former Foreign Secretary made a statement to the House
on 22 July, outlining actions the UK government is taking in response.</p><p>We are
clear that under international law, Iran had no right to obstruct Stena Impero, let
alone board her. This incident was a breach of the principle of free navigation on
which the global trading system and the world economy ultimately depend. We urge Iran
to release the Stena Impero and her crew.</p>
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