The UK-flagged Stena Impero tanker released by Iran

The British-flagged Stena Impero tanker was preparing to sail out of Bandar Abbas port on Friday two months after it was seized by Iranian troops in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran acted in reprisal for the impounding of an Iranian tanker by Gibraltar in an operation by British marines. The Iranian tanker was released earlier this month.

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2 thoughts on “The UK-flagged Stena Impero tanker released by Iran

  • Sep 27, 2019 @ 16:30 at 16:30
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    Released with considerable delay, sure sign that more sanctions are required.
    Cut off their internet and telephone access to the outside world, and all international air flights, as a first.

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