INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
And while they are still aboard the ships, they will be protected and cared for and provided with any necessary services in accordance with
detained an Iranian-flagged oil tanker and transferred its cargo to the United States.Nearly a month ago, Greece seized an Iranian-flagged
oil tanker off its coast and then transferred its cargo to the United States
Reuters reported Thursday that the United States has confiscated Iranian oil held on a Russian-operated ship near Greece and will send the
cargo to the United States aboard another vessel.The Iranian-flagged ship, the Pegas, was among five vessels designated by Washington on Feb
22 - two days before the start of the war in Ukraine for sanctions against Promsvyazbank, a bank viewed as critical to Russia's defense
sector, according to Reuters.In response, the media office of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) succinctly announced Friday that
the IRGC navy forces had detained two Greek oil tankers for violation of law in the Persian Gulf.Iranian media said the seizure took place
in response to the Greek move in detaining the Iranian oil tanker
Foreign Ministry said in a statement, warning Greek citizens to avoid traveling to Iran.The PMO said the Greek ships were detained for
ships have been detained due to maritime violations, and the issue is being investigated based on evidence and documents
of the crew of these two Greek tankers
All the crews of both Greek ships are in perfect health onboard the ships
they are protected and treated in accordance with international law while all necessary services are provided to them
The Ports and Maritime Organization also emphasizes that The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a party to the 2006 Maritime Labor Convention, is
seizure of the Iranian-flagged tanker MT Lana at the port of Karistos off the coast of Greece in a letter to the Secretary-General of the
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
9256860, operating under the Iranian Flag, was being towed with no propulsion, off the coasts of Greece when they faced bad weather, and was
forced to seek a place of safety at the Greek Port of Karystos, in order to ensure safety and resolve technical problems
The Port Authority, however, has proceeded to arrest the cargo of the tanker, owned by Iran, and plans to discharge the cargo by early 24
