Tanker

Iran says it expects tanker held by UK to be released soon

An Iranian news agency reports that the country expects tanker ship Grace 1, recently seized by the UK, to be released soon. Gilbraltar's Supreme Court is to hold a hearing on Thursday.
Photo: JON NAZCA/REUTERS / X02457
Photo: JON NAZCA/REUTERS / X02457
BY ARSALAN SHAHLA, BLOOMBERG NEWS

Iran expects an oil tanker seized by the UK in the Strait of Gibraltar in July will be released soon, the semi-official Fars News agency reported Tuesday, a move that could help to ease concerns about the safety of shipping routes in the Middle East.

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