Iranian tanker ‘released by Gibraltar’ despite US bid to seize ship
Iranian foreign minister describes last-minute US efforts to seize vessel as ‘piracy attempt’/ , at the centre of a diplomatic dispute between Tehran and London. , carrying 2.1 million barrels of oil, was seized by royal marines last month, as the UK claimed it was aiming to deliver oil to Syria in violation of EU sanctions. Gibraltar’s chief minister Fabian Picardo reportedly lifted the detention order and said the government has received “formal written assurances” from the Iranian government that the ship will not discharge its cargo in ...
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