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BREAKING: Iran seizes British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz with 23 crew on board
The “Stena Impero” took a sudden turn into Iranian water despite heading for Saudia Arabia, according to maritime tracking services.
The British-flagged Swedish tanker is now going towards the Revolutionary Guard base at Qeshm.
Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management confirmed “hostile action” had taken place on their vessel.
It read: “At approximately 1600 BST on 19th July UK registered vessel Stena Impero (built 2018, 49,683 DWT) was approached by unidentified small crafts and a helicopter during transit of the Strait of Hormuz while the vessel was in international waters.
“We are presently unable to contact the vessel which is now heading north towards Iran.”
We are presently unable to contact the vessel which is now heading north towards Iran
There are 23 seafarers aboard. There have been no reported injuries and their safety is of primary concern to both owners and managers.
“The priority of both vessel owner Stena Bulk and ship manager Northern Marine Management is the safety and welfare of the crew.”
The British government is urgently seeking clarification from the Iranian authorities.
The semi-official Fars news agency reported that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard had seized the Stena Impero.
A Government spokesman said: “We are urgently seeking further information and assessing the situation following reports of an incident in the Gulf.”
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