French ex-envoy calls US tanker seizure piracy

A former French representative to the United Nations has sharply criticized the United States' seizure of an Iranian oil tanker, describing it as an act of maritime piracy rather than a legitimate act of war. He argued that the action represents a blatant disregard for international law and warned that such moves are pushing the world toward a 'lawless jungle.' The comments, shared by Iran's Sepah Cyber Corps, highlight the international legal and diplomatic fallout from the ongoing U.S. maritime blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. This perspective adds to the chorus of international concern over the blockade's implications for global norms and maritime security.