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Iran is preparing to release British oil tanker Stena Impero, which was seized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) two months ago, the country’s Foreign Minister confirmed on September 8.
“We are preparing for the release of the detained British tanker and legal proceedings are nearing completion,” the Sun quoted Javad Zarif as saying.
The IRGC captured Stena Impero on July 19 in response to the seizure of Iranian supertanker Grace 1, now renamed into Adrian Darya 1, by Gibraltar authorities.
Adrian Darya 1 was released in mid-August and continued its trip to Syria. The supertanker arrived at Tartus port earlier this month. Iranian sources didn’t acknowledge the vessel’s destination. However, they confirmed that it had delivered its shipment to a “customer.”
The upcoming release of the Stena Impero will likely mark the end of the tension between Iran and the UK. Unlike the U.S, London is still committed to the nuclear deal with Tehran.
