"The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed Western intelligence reports that it intercepted a Cyprus-registered tanker that transited through the Strait of Hormuz. The Marhsall Islands-flagged Talara was confiscated on Friday morning while carrying 30,000 tonnes of petrochemicals, Iran's powerful military and political organisation said in a statement carried by state media. list of 4 itemsend of list This operation was carried out successfully in accordance with legal duties"
"and for the purpose of safeguarding the national interests and resources of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and under the orders of judicial authorities, the IRGC said, alleging that the vessel committed a violation for transporting unauthorised cargo. Unnamed officials with the administration of United States President Donald Trump told media outlets that the IRGC took over the vessel as several Western intelligence agencies confirmed the report. Talara, operated by Cyprus-based Columbia Shipmanagement, had departed a port in the United Arab Emirates for Singapore."
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted and confiscated the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara after it transited the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel carried 30,000 tonnes of petrochemicals identified as high-sulfur gas oil. The IRGC said the operation was carried out under judicial orders to safeguard national interests and alleged the ship transported unauthorised cargo. Unnamed US administration officials and several Western intelligence agencies reported the takeover. Columbia Shipmanagement, the Cyprus-based operator, lost contact with the vessel and said it is prioritising crew safety while coordinating with maritime security agencies. UKMTO placed the incident 20 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, and security firm Ambrey reported three small boats approached the tanker and the ship diverted toward Iran.
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