Tehran - BORNA - The Public Relations of the IRGC Navy stated in a release that the rapid reaction units of the IRGC Navy, following a judicial order to seize the cargo of a tanker with the commercial name (Talara) and Marshall Islands flag, monitored its movements and proceeded to intercept and seize it yesterday morning at 7:30 AM.
The release stated that the oil tanker, carrying 30,000 tons of petrochemical cargo and headed for Singapore, was guided to the anchorage this morning for processing its violations.
The IRGC Navy announced that the operation was successfully carried out in accordance with legal duties and with the order of judicial authorities to protect the national interests and resources of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The statement added that a thorough review of the cargo, inspection of the tanker and its documents successfully confirmed that the tanker was in violation for transporting unauthorized cargo.
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