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Iran Releases Seized Tanker Talara After 5-Day Detention
The tanker Talara and its 21 crew were released without charges after being seized in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for 20% of global oil trade.
- On Wednesday, Iran released the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara with all its 21 crew members, Columbia Shipmanagement said.
- The seizure on Friday occurred as the ship transited the Strait of Hormuz, a Persian Gulf chokepoint carrying 20% of traded oil, recalling Iran's May 2022 capture of two Greek tankers.
- The vessel's managers reported no allegations were made against the vessel, her crew, or the vessel's managers and owners, and said the crew are safe and in good spirits.
- Ship-Tracking data showed the Talara moving away from Iran after being en route from Ajman, United Arab Emirates, to Singapore.
- The episode comes amid regional tension after a 12-day war with Israel and follows past incidents including Iran's April 2024 seizure of MSC Aries and attacks blamed on Iran by the U.S. Navy.
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fars | IRGC Navy Seizes Marshall Islands–Flagged Tanker for Carrying Unauthorized Petrochemical Cargo
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that, in line with protecting the interests and resources of the Iranian nation, the tanker Talara was seized by its forces due to transporting unauthorized cargo.
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