Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes Panama-flagged tanker in Gulf dispute
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has seized a tanker, the 'Talara', while it was transporting petrochemicals to Singapore in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday. The action was taken due to the vessel carrying an unauthorized cargo, as per Iranian authorities. The 'Talara', a tanker registered in Panama, was intercepted by the Iranian forces. The seizure comes amidst ongoing tensions in the Gulf region. Iranian authorities have not specified the type of petrochemicals the tanker was carrying or the exact reason for the seizure. The 'Talara' is now in Iranian custody, and its fate remains uncertain. The incident highlights the ongoing maritime disputes in the Gulf region and could potentially escalate tensions between Iran and other nations with interests in the area.
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