UK-flagged oil/chemical tanker ‘Stena Impero’ has, for unknown reasons, diverted off course and turned towards Iran.
Map & info: @ELINTNews
This comes after Gibraltar extended the seizure of Iran's "Grace 1" supertanker for 30 days.
At 15:59 UTC the tanker turned sharply towards Iran’s Qeshm & Larak islands, last position was at 16:29 UTC.
Credit: @ELINTNews
UK Defense Ministry is aware of reports of a British tanker suddenly changing course towards #Iran.
Both Qeshm and Larak islands are known to be home to IRGC naval bases.
Maps credit: @ELINTNews
-#Iran's IRGC announces seizure of a British tanker in Gulf waters reportedly using military helicopters & speedboats.
-Oil prices increasing in UK
-ABC News: Emergency meetings now convening in the UK at the highest level
In a new statement, the Stena Impero confirms its UK-tanker, captured by #Iran's IRGC, is no longer under the control of its crew.
Iran ridiculously claims the tanker collided with a small fishing boat.
My take:
How convenient!