Seizure of another offending oil tanker by IRGC
WANA (July 22)—The public relations office of the Second Naval Region of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced in a statement that an oil tanker carrying over 1.5 million litres of smuggled fuel under the flag of Togo with 12 crew members was seized in the central waters of the Persian Gulf.
The vessel, along with its 12 crew members who are of Indian and Sri Lankan nationalities, has been transferred to Bushehr anchorage and is under supervision.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ statement did not provide further information about the reason for the seizure of this ship or its origin and intended destination.
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