Iran's seizure of two ships 'unacceptable': UK

#UPDATE: British-linked tanker Mesdar has updated its position after 2 hours and is now increasing speed and turning away from Iran, unclear why

https://t.co/EeEkE6OmfX

What is occurring https://t.co/oO7ajGg8VF

Possible. https://t.co/gK23IsQPdJ

Looking that way, but still verifying. https://t.co/lrAWo7ALjx

#UK officials labeling the seizure of two ships a violation of the right of free passage of vessels in #Iran|ian waters - definitely a strong statement on their part. // @W7VOA

#BREAKING: US officials to CNN: US military monitoring transit of US commercial ships within the Strait of Hormuz. Armed-aircraft are also being used to monitor.

#BREAKING: British Foreign Secretary warns Iran of “dire consequences” if captured British tanker is not released https://t.co/91sCpdHvvr

One of the tankers seized in the Gulf has been allowed to continue its journey, after the ship was boarded by armed guards, the tanker's operator said https://t.co/LT5I2Xahhw

U.S. military says that unarmed surveillance aircraft, like the P-3 and P-8, are monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. military has been in contact with ships in the area to "ensure their safety."

#Iran will be the biggest loser if freedom of navigation restricted, says @Jeremy_Hunt.

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#UK of Mesdar says it’s been informed by #Iran the tanker is free to leave.

U.S. military says that unarmed surveillance aircraft, like the P-3 and P-8, are monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. military has been in contact with ships in the area to "ensure their safety."

#Iran will be the biggest loser if freedom of navigation restricted, says @Jeremy_Hunt.

'Mesdar' apparently resuming course @MarineTraffic with #Iran media reporting is has not been seized https://t.co/br2rjqcwOk

Saudi King approves additional deployment of US troops to raise the level of joint action in defense of the security and stability of the region https://t.co/WAgDIDpDG7 via @aawsat_News #Iran

Saudi King approves additional deployment of US troops to raise the level of joint action in defense of the security and stability of the region https://t.co/WAgDIDpDG7 via @aawsat_News #Iran

There’ll be consequences if #Iran doesn’t release the ships but #UK not considering military action, adds @Jeremy_Hunt.

The actions of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps & their seizure of two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz is a hostile act & completely unacceptable. The UK must defend our interests, safeguard our ships & the very principles of the international…