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The NATO military alliance and the European Union on Tuesday joined a growing chorus of international condemnation of Iran's alleged attack on an Israeli-operated merchant ship in the Arabian Sea last week and urged Tehran to respect its international obligations.
NATO spokesman Dylan White said the 30-nation alliance joins members the U.S., U.K. and Romania "in strongly condemning the recent fatal attack on the MV Mercer Street off the coast of Oman, and express our condolences to Romania and the United Kingdom for the losses they have suffered."
The EU deplored the attack, expressing its condolences for the victims and called for a thorough independent investigation.
"Such acts contrary to the security and freedom of navigation in the region are unacceptable," European Commission spokeswoman Nabila Massrali said. "All parties concerned must avoid all actions that could undermine peace and regional stability."