"Iran's continued harassment of vessels and interference with navigation rights and freedoms pose a threat to maritime security and the global economy," US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in a statement.
Blinken made the comments in a phone call with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendia, the State Department said.
U.S. and Greek diplomats called on Iran to immediately release the seized ships, their cargoes and crews. Blinken said the United States stands with its NATO ally "in the face of this unjustified seizure," Reuters reported.
Iran's state-run maritime body said on Saturday that the crew of the two Greek tankers have not been arrested, are in good health and are being cared for on board.
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