Release of seized british oil tanker possible soon iran
According to recent reports, Iran's Foreign Ministry has announced that the release of the seized British oil tanker, Stena Impero, may be possible soon. The tanker was detained by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in July 2019, after it allegedly failed to respond to distress calls from an Iranian fishing boat.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Abbas Mousavi, stated that the release of the tanker is being considered, but emphasized that it would depend on the outcome of an investigation into the incident. Mousavi also reiterated that the seizure was a "natural response" to the UK's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker, the Grace 1, in Gibraltar earlier that month.
The UK has been pushing for the release of the Stena Impero, with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab calling for the tanker's immediate release. The UK has also accused Iran of "unjustly" detaining the tanker and its crew.
It's worth noting that the release of the tanker would likely be a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the UK and Iran. The seizure of the Stena Impero was seen as a major escalation in the dispute, and its release could help to ease tensions and pave the way for further diplomatic efforts.
What do you think about the possible release of the seized British oil tanker? Should the UK and Iran work towards a resolution, or are there other factors at play?