Indonesia seizes Iranian tanker for suspected illegal oil transfer in its territorial waters
1 year, 6 months ago

Indonesia seizes Iranian tanker for suspected illegal oil transfer in its territorial waters

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they seized an Iranian tanker and arrested its crew members for illegally transferring oil to another vessel in the country’s exclusive economic zone. The Iranian-flagged — MT Arman 114 — transporting 272,569 metric tons of crude oil worth 4.6 trillion rupiah was seized on Friday while carrying out illegal transshipment of oil to the Cameroon-flagged tanker — MT S Tinos — in Indonesia’s exclusive economic zone near Natuna waters, said Aan Kurnia, Indonesia’s Coast Guard chief. The Iranian tanker fled toward Malaysian territorial waters spilling oil as the hose connecting the two tankers came loose. In 2021, Indonesian authorities seized another Iranian tanker and a Panamanian tanker over a similar illegal transfer of oil.

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Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf, arrests crew
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf, arrests crew

The Hindu  

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized a Togo-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf and arrested its nine-person crew over alleged fuel smuggling, the military force said on July 29 on its Sepahnews website. The Guards' naval forces captured it near the Arash oil field, a disputed rig between Iran and Kuwait "while loading smuggled fuel from Iranian barges", it said. "This …

Oil tanker held by Iran for over a year heads reaches international waters, tracking data shows
6 months ago

Oil tanker held by Iran for over a year heads reaches international waters, tracking data shows

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An oil tanker held by Iran for over a year after being seized amid tensions between Tehran and the United States reached international waters on Thursday, tracking data showed. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Advantage Sweet traveled through the Strait of Hormuz, where it was seized in April 2023 by Iran’s navy while carrying $50 million …

Iran using Malaysian providers to bust oil sanctions: U.S. official
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran using Malaysian providers to bust oil sanctions: U.S. official

The Hindu  

Iran has relied on Malaysian service providers to get around international sanctions and sell its oil in the region, a senior U.S. Treasury official said on May 7. Tehran's oil sales in East Asia have financed its armed proxies, including Palestinian militant group Hamas and Yemen's Huthis, the official said on condition of anonymity. "Stopping these oil shipments will deal …

Iran’s navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman that was at the center of a major US-Iran crisis
1 year ago

Iran’s navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman that was at the center of a major US-Iran crisis

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s navy captured an oil tanker Thursday in the Gulf of Oman that only months earlier had seen its cargo of Iranian oil seized by the United States over sanctions linked to Tehran’s nuclear program, further escalating the tensions gripping the Mideast’s waterways. The Iranian navy’s “seizure of the oil tanker does not constitute hijacking; …

Iran seizes oil tanker off Oman in dispute with US
1 year ago

Iran seizes oil tanker off Oman in dispute with US

Al Jazeera  

The state-run IRNA news agency published a story acknowledging the seizure of an oil tanker by Iran’s navy. “The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran seized an American oil tanker in the waters of the Gulf of Oman in accordance with a court order,” the state-run IRNA news agency said. “After the theft of Iranian oil by the United …

Iran seizes oil tanker involved in US-Iran dispute in Gulf of Oman which will further escalate tensions
1 year ago

Iran seizes oil tanker involved in US-Iran dispute in Gulf of Oman which will further escalate tensions

India TV News  

Tehran: Iran's navy seized an oil tanker on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the centre of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington. The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which provides warnings to sailors in the Middle East, said Thursday's seizure began early in the morning, in the waters between Oman and Iran …

US confirms seizing Iranian oil cargo earlier this year
1 year, 4 months ago

US confirms seizing Iranian oil cargo earlier this year

Al Jazeera  

The Biden administration says it is seeking civil forfeiture of nearly one million barrels of seized Iranian oil. It said the oil is “the subject of a civil forfeiture action” after the shipping company operating the oil-carrying vessel, Suez Rajan Limited, pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate US sanctions. While the US views intercepting Iranian oil ships as law enforcement, …

A tanker believed to hold sanctioned Iran oil starts offloading near Texas despite Tehran’s threats
1 year, 4 months ago

A tanker believed to hold sanctioned Iran oil starts offloading near Texas despite Tehran’s threats

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An oil tanker long suspected of carrying sanctioned Iranian crude oil offloaded its cargo near Texas on Sunday, tracking data showed, even as Tehran has threatened to target shipping in the Persian Gulf over it. Iran has been trying to evade sanctions and continue selling its oil abroad, while the U.S. and its allies have …

US aims to deploy troops on commercial tankers to deter seizures by Iran
1 year, 5 months ago

US aims to deploy troops on commercial tankers to deter seizures by Iran

Hindustan Times  

The United States is preparing to deploy Marines and Navy personnel aboard commercial tankers transiting the Gulf as part of efforts to deter Iran from seizing ships, a US official said Thursday. The US military says Iran has either seized or attempted to take control of nearly 20 internationally flagged ships in the region over the past two years. to …

Iran fires shots in attempt to seize two oil tankers, says US
1 year, 6 months ago

Iran fires shots in attempt to seize two oil tankers, says US

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iran attempted to seize two …

US Navy says Iran seized commercial ship in Gulf
1 year, 6 months ago

US Navy says Iran seized commercial ship in Gulf

Al Jazeera  

The US Navy says it monitored the situation in international waters involving vessel possibly engaged in smuggling activity and decided not to intervene. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have “forcibly seized” a commercial ship in international waters in the Gulf that was possibly involved in smuggling, according to United States Navy. “US forces remain vigilant and ready to protect navigational …

Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says
1 year, 6 months ago

Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday, opening fire on one of them, the U.S. Navy said. It said that in both cases, the Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.S. Navy dispatched a guided missile destroyer to the scene, and that both commercial ships continued …

US Navy says it repelled Iranian effort to seize oil tankers
1 year, 6 months ago

US Navy says it repelled Iranian effort to seize oil tankers

Al Jazeera  

US says Iran fired on one ship, but there were no casualties, and fled both times when a US ship arrived at the scene in the Gulf of Oman. The United States Navy has said that it prevented Iranian forces from seizing two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of such incidents in one …

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the second such capture by Tehran in under a week amid heightened tensions over its nuclear program. Those Guard ships “forced the oil tanker to reverse course and head toward Iranian territorial waters off the coast of Bandar …

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu  

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on May 3, the second such capture by Tehran in under a week amid heightened tensions over its nuclear program. It also comes amid the disappearance of a crude oil tanker in southeast Asia believed to be carrying Iranian crude oil amid reports it may …

Iran seizes second oil tanker in six days amid sanctions: US Navy
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran seizes second oil tanker in six days amid sanctions: US Navy

Hindustan Times  

Iranian forces seized a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early on Wednesday, the US Navy said, the second such incident in less than a week. The latest two incidents come after Tehran's Western rivals toughened sanctions on Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps last week. The tanker, Niovi, was sailing from Dubai towards Fujairah, another port in the …

US Navy: Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
1 year, 8 months ago

US Navy: Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The Independent  

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Iran seizes second oil tanker in a week amid US confrontation
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran seizes second oil tanker in a week amid US confrontation

Al Jazeera  

US Navy says several Iranian vessels approached the tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and forced it into Iranian waters. The Middle East-based US 5th Fleet and Iranian media confirmed on Wednesday that the naval force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stopped a tanker in the busy waterway. A few days before, the naval force of the Iranian army …

Iran navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iran's navy seized a Marshall …

Iran seizes oil tanker ‘trying to flee’ in Gulf waters
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran seizes oil tanker ‘trying to flee’ in Gulf waters

Al Jazeera  

Tehran says its navy seized the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker after it hit an Iranian boat. Iran’s army has said it seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it collided with an Iranian boat, injuring several crewmen, state media reported. “A Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker was seized by the Iranian army’s naval force in the Persian …

Group: Oil tanker tied to US-traded firm receiving Iran oil
1 year, 9 months ago

Group: Oil tanker tied to US-traded firm receiving Iran oil

The Independent  

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Iran Seizes 2 Greek Vessels Days After Greece Captured Iranian Tanker Carrying Crude At US’ Request
2 years, 7 months ago

Iran Seizes 2 Greek Vessels Days After Greece Captured Iranian Tanker Carrying Crude At US’ Request

News 18  

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two Greek ships alleging that they committed violations while sailing in the Persian Gulf. Media in Greece earlier reported that the Lana tanker was believed to have been carrying more than 100,000 tons of Iranian crude, which was in violation of United States and European Union sanctions imposed on Iran. US officials familiar with …

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seize two Greek tankers in Persian Gulf as tensions rise
2 years, 7 months ago

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seize two Greek tankers in Persian Gulf as tensions rise

Firstpost  

The seizure seemed to be in retaliation for Greece’s assistance in the US seizure of crude oil from an Iranian-flagged tanker this week, in the Mediterranean Sea, over violating Washington’s crushing sanctions on Iran Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized two Greek oil tankers Friday in helicopter-launched raids in the Persian Gulf, officials said. Nour News, a …

Iranian forces seize two Greek tankers in the Gulf: State media
2 years, 7 months ago

Iranian forces seize two Greek tankers in the Gulf: State media

Al Jazeera  

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they seized two Greek oil tankers in Arabian Gulf due to ‘violations’ that were committed. Iranian forces seized two Greek tankers in the Gulf on Friday, Iranian state media reported, shortly after Tehran warned it would take “punitive action” against Athens over the confiscation of Iranian oil by the United States from a tanker held off …

Iranian oil tanker’s cargo seized in Greece after US request
2 years, 7 months ago

Iranian oil tanker’s cargo seized in Greece after US request

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — The crude oil cargo of an Iranian-flagged tanker that was stopped in Greek waters last month has been seized and is being transferred to another vessel following a request from the U.S., a Greek official said Thursday. The official said following a “judicial intervention by U.S. authorities concerning the ship’s cargo” the process is currently underway, at …

Court filing seeks to seize Iran oil on US-owned tanker
2 years, 10 months ago

Court filing seeks to seize Iran oil on US-owned tanker

The Independent  

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Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran now free in open waters
3 years, 2 months ago

Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran now free in open waters

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Vietnamese oil tanker earlier seized by Iran was free in open water Wednesday, ending the latest maritime confrontation involving Tehran amid stalled negotiations over its tattered nuclear deal with world powers. The Sothys left a position off Iran’s Bandar Abbas port and had reached international waters in the nearby Gulf of Oman early Wednesday, …

Satellite signals suggest Vietnam ship seized by Iran freed
3 years, 2 months ago

Satellite signals suggest Vietnam ship seized by Iran freed

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Satellite tracking data and …

Iran frees Vietnamese tanker seized after US navy confrontation
3 years, 2 months ago

Iran frees Vietnamese tanker seized after US navy confrontation

Al Jazeera  

The IRGC said it had thwarted an attempt by the US navy to ‘steal’ Iranian oil by force in October. Tehran, Iran – Iran has freed a Vietnamese oil tanker that it had seized for trying to “steal” its oil in late October following a confrontation with the United States Navy in the Sea of Oman. The IRGC reiterated its …

Iran says it thwarted USA attempt to steal oil from tanker in the Sea of Oman
3 years, 2 months ago

Iran says it thwarted USA attempt to steal oil from tanker in the Sea of Oman

Op India  

The Elite Revolutionary Guards of Iran have allegedly obstructed the United States from attempting to steal the oil in the Sea of Oman that belongs to the Islamic Republic. #BREAKING The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in #Iran has thwarted an American hacking attempt to steal a cargo of Iranian oil in the Sea of ​​Oman today Wednesday November 3, 2021. …

Iran releases seized South Korean tanker
3 years, 9 months ago

Iran releases seized South Korean tanker

Al Jazeera  

Release of Hankuk Chemi vessel seized by the Revolutionary Guards in January comes as Iran and world powers seek to revive 2015 nuclear deal. Iran has released a South Korean-flagged tanker it seized and the vessel’s captain amid a dispute over billions in frozen oil funds. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized the Hankuk Chemi in January but the South’s …

Tanker off UAE sought by US over Iran sanctions ‘hijacked’
4 years, 6 months ago

Tanker off UAE sought by US over Iran sanctions ‘hijacked’

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An oil tanker sought by the U.S. over allegedly circumventing sanctions on Iran was hijacked on July 5 off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, a seafarers welfare organization said Wednesday. It wasn’t immediately clear what happened aboard the Dominica-flagged MT Gulf Sky, though its reported hijacking comes after months of tensions between Iran …

Seized Iran oil tanker, Indian crew released in Gibraltar
5 years, 5 months ago

Seized Iran oil tanker, Indian crew released in Gibraltar

India TV News  

An Iranian oil supertanker, its Indian captain and three other Indian crew members have all been released on Thursday by authorities in Gibraltar, despite a last-minute claim on the vessel by the US Department of Justice. But after a hearing in Gibraltar on Thursday, the local Supreme Court of the region ruled that the tanker should be released after formal …

Iran Reportedly Seizes Iraqi Tanker In Persian Gulf
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran Reportedly Seizes Iraqi Tanker In Persian Gulf

NPR  

Iran Reportedly Seizes Iraqi Tanker In Persian Gulf Enlarge this image toggle caption Contributor/Getty Images Contributor/Getty Images Iran says it has seized an Iraqi oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, including seven crew members, for allegedly smuggling fuel. The country's state news agency IRNA quoted Iran's Revolutionary Guard as saying the ship was seized near Farsi Island last Wednesday and …

Amid heightened tensions with US, Iran seizes yet another foreign tanker 'carrying smuggled fuel' from Persian Gulf
5 years, 5 months ago

Amid heightened tensions with US, Iran seizes yet another foreign tanker 'carrying smuggled fuel' from Persian Gulf

Firstpost  

Tensions between arch-enemies Iran and the US have soared this year after Washington stepped up its campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ against Tehran. Tehran: Iran has seized a foreign tanker in the Gulf, state media said Sunday, in what would be the third such seizure in a month amid heightened tensions with its foe the United States. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard …

Iran seizes small oil tanker suspected of smuggling fuel
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran seizes small oil tanker suspected of smuggling fuel

Live Mint  

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized a foreign oil tanker in the Persian Gulf on July 31, compounding concerns about the safety of shipping in a region crucial to oil exports. The ship was carrying 700,000 liters of smuggled fuel when it was seized near Farsi Island in the western part of the Gulf, off Iran’s southwestern coast, Sepah News reported. Even …

Iran-US tensions: Britain rules out seized tanker swap with Tehran, sends its most advanced warship to escort ships
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran-US tensions: Britain rules out seized tanker swap with Tehran, sends its most advanced warship to escort ships

Firstpost  

Britain on Monday ruled out swapping seized oil tankers with Iran as a second UK warship arrived in the Gulf to conduct convoys that have irritated Tehran London: Britain on Monday ruled out swapping seized oil tankers with Iran as a second UK warship arrived in the Gulf to conduct convoys that have irritated Tehran. A sense of crisis in …

Iran says seizure of British-flagged oil tanker was 'legal measure', claims it was aimed at ensuring region's security
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran says seizure of British-flagged oil tanker was 'legal measure', claims it was aimed at ensuring region's security

Firstpost  

Iran’s seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was a ’legal measure’, the spokesman for the Islamic republic’s government said. Tehran: Iran’s seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was a “legal measure”, the spokesman for the Islamic republic’s government said on Monday. Iran confronted the ship the region’s security,” Ali Rabiei …

‘The Queen’s thieves captive in the Strait’: How the Iranian press is covering the tanker crisis
5 years, 5 months ago

‘The Queen’s thieves captive in the Strait’: How the Iranian press is covering the tanker crisis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Tanker for tanker; Iran acted to its pledge,” read …

'If you obey you will be safe': Iran heard threatening tanker in newly released radio exchange
5 years, 5 months ago

'If you obey you will be safe': Iran heard threatening tanker in newly released radio exchange

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the recording, an officer of Iran’s Islamic revolutionary …

In touch with Iran to secure release of Indian crew on seized oil tanker: MEA
5 years, 5 months ago

In touch with Iran to secure release of Indian crew on seized oil tanker: MEA

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi said on Saturday it was in touch with Tehran for the early release of 18 Indian crew members of a British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iranian forces and detained at Bandar Abbas port. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said troops “confiscated” the Stena Impero tanker in the strait of Hormuz for allegedly violating international laws. Our mission is …

India in touch with Tehran to secure early release, repatriation of 18 Indians onboard British oil tanker seized by Iran
5 years, 5 months ago

India in touch with Tehran to secure early release, repatriation of 18 Indians onboard British oil tanker seized by Iran

Firstpost  

Eighteen Indians onboard a British oil tanker seized by Iran, and India said it is in touch with Tehran to secure early release and repatriation of its nationals. New Delhi: Eighteen Indians were among 23 people onboard a British oil tanker seized by Iran, and India said it is in touch with Tehran to secure early release and repatriation of …

Iran captures UK tanker: Timeline of Persian Gulf political tensions
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran captures UK tanker: Timeline of Persian Gulf political tensions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tensions between the UK and …

Iran Seizes British-Flagged Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran Seizes British-Flagged Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz

NPR  

Iran Seizes British-Flagged Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz Enlarge this image toggle caption Stena Bulk/AP Stena Bulk/AP Updated on July 20 at 4:11 a.m. ET British media outlets say the government is warning ships to stay away from the area after Iran's military apparently seized the U.K.-flagged Stena Impero oil tanker as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz …

Iran drone downed, oil tanker seized with 12 crew, reports say
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran drone downed, oil tanker seized with 12 crew, reports say

CNN  

Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Iran has seized an oil tanker it claimed was carrying 1 million liters of “smuggled fuel,” state news agency Press TV said on Thursday, before later releasing a video purporting to show the tanker. In a statement on Thursday, a US State Department official said the US “strongly condemns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy’s …

Iran Says Its Revolutionary Guard Seized Foreign Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
5 years, 5 months ago

Iran Says Its Revolutionary Guard Seized Foreign Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz

NPR  

Iran Says Its Revolutionary Guard Seized Foreign Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz Enlarge this image toggle caption Jon Gambrell/AP Jon Gambrell/AP Iran says that its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has seized a foreign-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, alleging that the ship was smuggling 1 million liters of fuel. News of the at-sea seizure comes one day …

Iran tries to seize British tanker in Persian Gulf: Report
5 years, 6 months ago

Iran tries to seize British tanker in Persian Gulf: Report

Hindustan Times  

Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boats attempted to seize a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, CNN reported, amid heightened tensions in the region. The British Heritage was crossing into the Strait of Hormuz area when the Iranian vessels approached it, demanding the tanker change course and stop in nearby Iranian territorial waters, CNN said, citing two U.S. officials. …

Gibraltar arrests captain, chief officer of seized Iranian tanker
5 years, 6 months ago

Gibraltar arrests captain, chief officer of seized Iranian tanker

Al Jazeera  

Gibraltar had seized an Iranian oil tanker suspected by the UK of carrying two million barrels of crude oil to Syria. Police in Gibraltar said officers have arrested the captain and chief officer of the Iranian oil tanker Grace 1, which was seized off the British-controlled territory last week for suspected breach of EU sanctions against Syria. Iranian President Hassan …

UK accuses Iranian boats of impeding British tanker in the Gulf
5 years, 6 months ago

UK accuses Iranian boats of impeding British tanker in the Gulf

Al Jazeera  

Denial by Tehran after UK says Iranian ships tried blocking vessel in Hormuz Strait but withdrew after ‘verbal warning’. Iranian vessels unsuccessfully tried to impede the passage of a British commercial vessel through the Strait of Hormuz, the UK‘s government said, an accusation that Iran denied. In a statement on Thursday, the UK said the Iranian ships on Wednesday only …

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