British Foreign Secretary Jaremy Hunt threatened Iran "serious consequences" if it is not release. a British-flagged tanker seized in
In another bizarre diplomatic move Iran captures British tanker in Strait of Hormuz, allowing another British tanker to proceed after a safety warning.
Britain Threatens Iran
British Foreign Secretary Jaremy Hunt threatened Iran “serious consequences” if it is not release. Jaremy Hunt said the seizures were “completely unacceptable” and “freedom of navigation must be maintained”.
“We are absolutely clear that if this situation is not resolved quickly there will be serious consequences,” he said.
Mr. Hunt further said “We are not looking at military options, but diplomatic way to resolve the situation. We are very clear that it must be resolved, though.”
Stena Bulk- The Captured Tanker
Captured Tanker by Iran Stena Bulk chief executive Erik Hanell said: “There are 23 of crew on-board of Indian, Russian, Latvian and Filipino nationality.
Earlier, The Iranian Revolutionary Guard had confirmed that it seized the British-flagged tanker named Stena Impero. Iran accused Tanker violated international maritime regulations. According to state TV of Iran the Guard took the ship to a coastal area ultimately hand over to maritime authorities.
Mesdar- The Released Ship
The released ship Mesdar’s manager, Norbulk Shipping UK, confirmed that the ship had been released. “Communication with the vessel and Master has been re-established as armed guards let the ship go ahead.”
What is Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It lays Iran on the north coast and United Arab Emirates on the south coast. The Strait of Hormuz is about 167 km long and varying width from about 96 km to 39 km.
Strait of Hormuz is the only sea way from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. It is one of the worlds most strategically important strategic. The third of world’s liquefied natural gas and almost 20% of total global trade passes through it.
