Iran Press/Iran news: On 19 July, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the British oil tanker Stenaimpero has been impounded near the Strait of Hormuz.
The tanker was moving the wrong way, trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz in waters normally used by ships and tankers exiting the strait.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Wednesday that the seven crew of this tanker were freed on humanitarian grounds and could leave Iran soon, Iran Press reported.
“We have no problem with the crew and the captain and the issue is violations that the vessel committed,” Mousavi said.
“We are very pleased that for seven crew members their ordeal may soon be over, and they may return to their families, however, we cautiously await official confirmation of their release date,” Erik Hanell, Stena Bulk’s president and chief executive, said in a statement according to Reuters.
“We view this communication as a positive step on the way to the release of all the remaining crew, which has always been our primary concern and focus.” 101
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Photo: British oil tanker Stenaimpero still anchored in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran
