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Saturday, July 2, 2022
Russian-flagged oil tanker Pegas docked in Greece
Shipping

Seized Iranian Tanker Towed To Piraeus Port

ATHENS, July 2 (Reuters) – An Iranian-flagged tanker seized by Greece in April, part of whose cargo was confiscated by the United States, was being

July 2, 2022
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Iranian Tanker Seized by Greece on Behalf of U.S. Released
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Iranian Tanker Seized by Greece on Behalf of U.S. Released

DUBAI, June 14 (Reuters) – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation (PMO) said on Tuesday the Iranian-flagged Lana tanker ship seized in

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 954

Thursday, June 9, 2022
After Ruling, Iran Expects to Get Its Confiscated Oil Back
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After Ruling, Iran Expects to Get Its Confiscated Oil Back

DUBAI, June 9 (Reuters) – Iran expects an oil cargo confiscated by the United States off the coast of Greece to be returned in full, Tehran’s

June 9, 2022
Total Views: 1548

Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Greek Court Overturns Decision Allowing U.S. Seizure of Iranian Oil Cargo
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Greek Court Overturns Decision Allowing U.S. Seizure of Iranian Oil Cargo

ATHENS, June 8 (Reuters) – A Greek court on Wednesday overturned an earlier court ruling that allowed the confiscation by the United States of part of

June 8, 2022
Total Views: 1905

Sunday, June 5, 2022
US May Allow More Iran Oil to Flow Even Without Deal
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US May Allow More Iran Oil to Flow Even Without Deal

By Paul Wallace Jun 5, 2022 (Bloomberg) –The US may allow more sanctioned Iranian oil onto global markets even without a revival of the 2015 nuclear

June 5, 2022
Total Views: 1981

Saturday, June 4, 2022
Iran’s Seizure of Oil Tankers Responds to ‘Robbery,’ Leader Says
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Iran’s Seizure of Oil Tankers Responds to ‘Robbery,’ Leader Says

By Arsalan Shahla Jun 4, 2022 (Bloomberg) –Iran’s supreme leader said his country’s seizure of two Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf waters last

June 4, 2022
Total Views: 1654

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Shipping Industry Calls for Safe Passage of Ships in Persian Gulf After Iran Seizes Tankers
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Shipping Industry Calls for Safe Passage of Ships in Persian Gulf After Iran Seizes Tankers

The shipping industry is calling for the safe passage of merchant vessels in the Persian Gulf following the seizure of two Greek-flagged oil tankers by Iran

June 1, 2022
Total Views: 5788

Monday, May 30, 2022
Iran’s Seizure of Greek Tankers Adds Risk to Key Oil Trading Route
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Iran’s Seizure of Greek Tankers Adds Risk to Key Oil Trading Route

By Anthony Di Paola (Bloomberg) — Iran’s seizure of two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf raises the risk of further interruptions to shipments

May 30, 2022
Total Views: 1670

Saturday, May 28, 2022
Iran Says Crew Of Seized Greek Tankers Not Detained 
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Iran Says Crew Of Seized Greek Tankers Not Detained 

DUBAI, May 28 (Reuters) – Iran’s state maritime body said on Saturday the crew of two Greek tankers seized by its Revolutionary Guards on

May 28, 2022
Total Views: 2827

Friday, May 27, 2022
Iran Seizes Two Greek Tankers After U.S. Confiscates Oil Cargo
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Iran Seizes Two Greek Tankers After U.S. Confiscates Oil Cargo

DUBAI/ATHENS, May 27 (Reuters) – Iranian forces seized two Greek tankers in the Gulf on Friday, shortly after Tehran warned it would take

May 27, 2022
Total Views: 47472

Thursday, May 26, 2022
Russian-flagged oil tanker Pegas docked in Greece
Shipping

U.S. Seizes Iranian Oil Cargo Near Greek Island -Sources

By Jonathan Saul, Lefteris Papadimas and Renee Maltezou LONDON/ATHENS, May 26 (Reuters) – The United States has confiscated Iranian oil held on

May 26, 2022
Total Views: 8390

Sunday, April 24, 2022
A boat of Iranian Revolutionary Guard sails next to Stena Impero, a British-flagged vessel owned by Stena Bulk, at Bandar Abbas port
Maritime News

Iran Revolutionary Guards Seize Foreign Ship In Gulf For Smuggling Fuel 

DUBAI, April 24 (Reuters) – Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards have seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf for smuggling 200,000 litres of

April 24, 2022
Total Views: 4312

Thursday, April 21, 2022
Russian-flagged oil tanker Pegas docked in Greece
Incidents

Sanctions Mistake Leads Greece To Release Russian Tanker And Crew

By Renee Maltezou and Jonathan Saul (Reuters) A Russian tanker impounded by Greece this week and reportedly carrying Iranian oil will be released amid

April 21, 2022
Total Views: 3149

Saturday, March 12, 2022
U.S. Seizing Tankers Has Failed To Stop Iran’s Oil Exports, Minister Says
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U.S. Seizing Tankers Has Failed To Stop Iran’s Oil Exports, Minister Says

March 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. seizure of Iranian tankers in recent months has not stopped sanctions-hit Tehran from increasing oil exports,

March 12, 2022
Total Views: 1120

Monday, February 21, 2022
Product Tanker Loading Gasoline In Venezuela Port
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Greek Tanker Manager Says Its Probing Possible Iran Oil Transfer

LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Greece-based Empire Navigation is investigating whether Iranian oil was transferred onto one of the vessels it

February 21, 2022
Total Views: 1511

Friday, February 18, 2022
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Finance

Fleetscape Probing Possible Iran Oil Transfer To Ship It Finances

By Jonathan Saul (Reuters) – UK-based maritime company Fleetscape is investigating the possible transfer of Iranian oil to a tanker it finances, the

February 18, 2022
Total Views: 1525

Friday, January 21, 2022
Oil Tanker Bridge
Shipping

ABS Withdraws Certification for Two Oil Tankers Over Iran Sanctions

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Two tankers have had their environmental and safety classification withdrawn by a U.S. company that provides

January 21, 2022
Total Views: 2391

Saturday, November 20, 2021
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Iran Seizes Vessel And Crew Carrying Smuggled Fuel

Nov 20 (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday they had seized a foreign ship in Gulf waters loaded with what they described as

November 20, 2021
Total Views: 2865

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
strait of hormuz
Shipping

Pentagon Denies Iran Claim It Blocked US Attempt to Seize Oil Tanker in Sea of Oman

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Nov 3 (Reuters) – The Pentagon on Wednesday rejected claims by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that they thwarted an attempt by the

November 3, 2021
Total Views: 1846

Sunday, October 17, 2021
Iranian Supertanker Departs Venezuela In Probable Breach Of U.S. Sanctions
Maritime Security Incidents

Iranian Supertanker Departs Venezuela In Probable Breach Of U.S. Sanctions

By Marianna Parraga and Deisy Buitrago HOUSTON/CARACAS, Oct 16 (Reuters) – An Iran-flagged supertanker on Saturday was about to set sail from Venezuelan

October 17, 2021
Total Views: 2758
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