IRGC says tanker seized near Iran’s waters based on judicial order
Summary
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it seized a Cyprus-registered tanker named Talara for carrying unauthorized cargo through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claims the action was under a judicial order to protect Iran's national interests. The United States and United Kingdom are monitoring the situation.Key Facts
- The IRGC intercepted the tanker Talara near Iran, claiming it carried unauthorized petrochemicals.
- The tanker is flagged under the Marshall Islands but registered in Cyprus.
- The IRGC stated the seizure followed judicial orders to safeguard national resources.
- The Talara was en route from the United Arab Emirates to Singapore when it was taken.
- The cargo was high-sulfur gas oil, used as marine vessel fuel.
- British security services confirmed the incident happened 20 nautical miles from Khor Fakkan in the UAE.
- A U.S. Navy drone monitored the area during the seizure.
- This is Iran’s first tanker seizure in the Strait of Hormuz in over a year.
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