UPDATE 1-Iran tanker in standoff with West heads to Greece, Iran warns U.S.

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UPDATE 1-Iran tanker in standoff with West heads to Greece, Iran warns U.S.

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UPDATE 1-Iran tanker in standoff with West heads to Greece, Iran warns U.S.

DUBAI, Aug 19 (Reuters) - An Iranian tanker caught in a standoff between Tehran and the West was sailing to Greece on Monday after leaving Gibraltar, and Iran warned against any U.S. move to seize the vessel after the British territory rejected a U.S. request to detain it. Iran's foreign ministry said a U.S. attempt to seize the oil tanker would have "heavy consequences" and a senior Iranian lawmaker said the crisis with Britain would only end after the vessel reached its destination. British Royal Marines seized the tanker near Gibraltar ...

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Iranian tanker caught in a standoff with the West heads to Greece, shipping data shows

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