Iran Press/Iran news "Unlike international rules, the oil tanker has entered the Strait of Hormuz from the exit route and did not pay attention to any alerts, shutting down the Automatic Identification System (AIS) navigation system that is a dangerous action," said a source who did not want to be named.
The official said the ship also contributed to the pollution of the Persian Gulf as a closed maritime zone by discharging its oil waste from its tanks.
"In accordance with its legal duties, the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization requested IRGC Navy to confiscate and direct the tanker to the port for further investigation," the source added.
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