News Alert: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes British tanker in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports

The British-registered Stena Impero was "approached" by small craft and a helicopter while in international waters at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, said a statement from the ship operators, Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management. Iran's state TV gave no further details, but the move came more than two weeks after an Iranian tanker was captured by British forces off Gibraltar on suspicion of smuggling oil to Syria.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jul 19, 2:30 PM     Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes British tanker in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports The British-registered Stena Impero was "approached" by small craft and a helicopter while in international waters at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, said a statement from the ship operators, Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management. Iran's state TV gave no further details, but the move came more than two weeks after an Iranian tanker was captured by British forces off Gibraltar on suspicion of smuggling oil to Syria. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071