The Iranian supertanker ‘Grace 1’, that was seized by Royal Marines near Gibraltar over suspected breach of EU sanctions earlier in July, could be released if the UK is guaranteed the oil is not bound for Syria, said UK Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt.
On 4 July, the Grace 1 was transiting Gibraltar, fully loaded with crude oil, when it was seized by British Royal Marines on suspicion of heading for Syria’s Banyas refinery, therefore violating EU sanctions against Syria.
Shortly after, on 10 July,...
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