The latest news and views about bilateral relations between Iran and the United Kingdom (UK)
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Iran to Release 7 Crew of Impounded British Oil Tanker
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the Islamic Republic will free seven crew members from the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, detained in July in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Upholds Jail Terms for Three Convicts Linked to UK, Israel
Iran’s Judiciary says the prison terms of three Iranian nationals linked to the Israeli spy service Mossad and the British Council have been upheld, and each of them will serve 10 years in prison.
Iranian Judiciary Chief Urges Compensation for Supertanker’s Detention
Iran’s Judiciary Chief Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says Tehran should claim compensation for the illegal detention of its supertanker ‘Adrian Darya’, which had been captured by the British Royal Navy and held in Gibraltar for six weeks.
Fate of UK Tanker Not Linked to Gibraltar’s Release of Iranian Tanker: Tehran
Iran's Foreign MInistry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the fate of the 'offending' British oil tanker Stena Impero, which is impounded in Iran, is not at all related to the recent move by Gibraltar to release the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya (formerly Grace-1).
Gibraltar Rejects US Request to Seize Iranian Tanker
The local government of Gibraltar has refused a US request to seize the Iranian tanker Adrian Darya (formerly Grace-1), saying it was unable to comply because it was bound by European Union law.
Iran, Ansarullah, European Diplomats Discuss Yemen Crisis
Representatives of Iran, the Yemeni Houthi Ansarullah Movement, and four European countries have held a trilateral meeting in Tehran on the latest developments in the war-torn Arab country.
Iran Says Gave No Promise for Oil Tanker Release
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the country has given no commitments to gain the release of its supertanker from detention in Gibraltar, and the claims made by Gibraltar are aimed at saving face.
Grace-1 Tanker Renamed to ‘Adrian Darya’, Ready to Leave Gibraltar
The supertanker Grace-1 has been renamed to “Adrian Darya” and reflagged under the Iranian flag upon the ship owner’s request, a senior Iranian official said, as the vessel prepares to leave Gibraltar on Friday.
Gibraltar Releases Iranian Tanker Grace 1: Official
The Iranian supertanker Grace-1 seized in Gibraltar has been finally released after almost 40 days, apparently as a goodwill gesture by the UK to secure the release of the British oil tanker Stena Impero impounded in Iran.
Gibraltar to Release Iranian Tanker Soon: Sources
Sources have confirmed reports that the Iranian supertanker Grace-1 seized in Gibraltar will soon be released, apparently as a goodwill gesture by the UK to secure the release of the British oil tanker Stena Impero impounded in Iran.
