Iran Seizes South Korean Oil Tanker

Written by Paulo Nogueira

Published on 04/01/2021 at 16:42

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The Hancock Kemi Ship From South Korea Was Intercepted By Islamic Authorities Accused Of Polluting The Persian Gulf

Iran has detained a South Korean oil tanker that left Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of the country claimed that the ship was intercepted on the accusation of polluting the Persian Gulf with chemical sprays. The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately comment on the seizure.

The naval branch of the IRGC stated in a statement on Monday that the ship was intercepted at the request of the Ports and Maritime Department of Hormozgan Province and by instructions from the provincial prosecutor. The statement added that a ship named Hancock Kemi from South Korea left the port of Jubail, in Saudi Arabia. The ship was polluting the waters of the Persian Gulf with chemicals.

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The IRGC stated in a statement that crews from South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Myanmar were aboard and all have been detained. It is currently held at the Iranian port of Abbas. The matter has been referred to the Iranian judiciary for further investigation.

The South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister is expected to visit Tehran in a few days. The incident occurred prior to the seizure of the oil tanker.

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