UK says seized Iranian oil tanker could be released | World News, The Indian Express

UK says seized Iranian oil tanker could be released | World News, The Indian Express

By AP |Dubai |Updated: July 15, 2019 9:02:43 am

UK says seized Iranian oil tanker could be released

The tanker's interception came on the heels of already high tensions in the Persian Gulf as the Trump administration continues its campaign of maximum pressure on Iran.

The comments by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt late Saturday could help de-escalate tensions that have spiked in recent days. (Representational/Bloomberg)

Britain will facilitate the release of a seized Iranian tanker if Iran can provide guarantees the vessel would not breach European sanctions on oil shipments to Syria, Britain’s top diplomat said, as European nations called for new talks to ease tensions in the Persian Gulf.