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Tension in the Aegean: Turkish research vessel heading to Kastellorizo
The alarm has been sounded in the Aegean, as the Turkish research ship "Oruc Reis" has set sail accompanied by warships, after Turkey's NAVTEX for open research in Kastellorizo.
US amb. Pyatt: Kastellorizo has same continental shelf and EEZ rights as any mainland territory
"I would like to make it clear that the term 'disputed' refers only to areas where more than one country asserts maritime claims," US Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt said on Thursday in a statement to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) on the sidelines of an event at the Alexandroupolis port for the reception and promotion of forces of the 101st US Airborne Brigade in the framework of the NATO exercise "Atlantic Resolve".
Greek - Turkish standoff: The situation is still highly volatile
The Greek government is on standby, but also on absolute alert in the Aegean, and according to information, it will remain until August 2, the date on which the NAVTEX issued by Turkey for research near Kastellorizo expires.