[Dubai 27th Reuters]-According to Refinitive's ship tracking data, the British-flagged oil tanker "Stenna Impero", which was captured by Iran's elite unit "Islamic Revolutionary Defense Force" in July, He started moving and left the port of Bandar Abas in Iran.
Stena Impero was captured in the Strait of Holmes for violating marine rules. Two weeks ago, Britain captured an Iranian tanker off the coast of British Gibraltar. Iranian tankers were released in August.
According to Refinitive data, Stena Impero is heading to Rasheed Port in Dubai, UAE, about 250 kilometers away. If sailing at normal speed, it is expected to arrive within half a day.
A spokesman for the Swedish shipping company Stena Bulk, who owns the Stena Impero, said the tanker is preparing for departure on the 27th.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed on the 25th that it was officially decided to lift the restraint order for the tanker. However, the tanker survey continues. As a result, Stena Bulk said that he had not negotiated with Iran and did not recognize that any tanker crew or the company was officially suspected.
In the same area, merchant ships were attacked in May and June. The US claims that Iran was involved in the attack, but the Iranian side denies it. As Iran seized Stena Impero on July 19, the tensions in the region suddenly increased.
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