Gibraltar

Tehran’s argument on detained tanker more convincing than London’s: Russia

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Moscow says Tehran’s arguments for its recent seizure of a UK-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz were more convincing than those made by London.

UK detention of Iran tanker extended despite promises for release

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Gibraltar’s supreme court has extended the illegal detaining of the Iranian oil tanker Grace for another 30 days until Aug. 15, the Gibraltar Chronicle said.

UK piracy of Iranian-operated oil tanker will receive a strong response: Zonnour

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Mojtaba Zonnour, chairman of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, slammed the UK’s illegal seizure of an Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar, saying the act of “piracy” will receive a definite answer.

Iran not to leave UK piracy unanswered: Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei slammed the UK’s illegal seizure of an Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar, saying the act of “piracy” will not go unanswered.

Gibraltar police release all crew members of Iranian tanker: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Gibraltar police have reportedly released all four crew members of the Iranian Grace 1 tanker on bail without charge after the supertanker was illegally seized by British marines last week.

Gibraltar decided solely to detain Iran-operated tanker, claims British territory‘s chief min.

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Gibraltar took the decision to seize an Iranian tanker, Grace 1, last week because the ship was in breach of EU’s sanctions and not on the request of any other country, the British territory's chief minister claimed on Friday.

UK measures in line with US hostile policies: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Abbas Mousavi said that the UK’s seizure of Iran-operated oil tanker in Gibraltar on July 4 was in line with the hostile policies of the US against the Islamic Republic.

VP Jahangiri:

Enemies seized Iranian tanker after realizing Iran’s solutions for oil sale

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iranian first Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri said that the United States and the United Kingdom illegally seized the supertanker laden with Iran’s oil after they realized Iran’s solutions for selling its oil.

Rouhani calls US request for BoG meeting on Iran ‘funny story’

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said new US’ call for holding Board of Governors session in Iran nuclear deal is a funny story.

UK seizure of Iranian tanker not to be left unanswered: senior cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The illegal move of the United Kingdom in seizing an Iran-operated supertanker will not be left unanswered, warned Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

FM spox:

Tehran to continue legal, political measures until release of Iranian tanker

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Spokesman of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abbas Mousavi said Tehran would continue legal and political measures until the release of the Iranian oil tanker seized by British Marines.

Iran Judiciary chief urges UK to release tanker, or face consequences

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary Chief Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says the UK, aware of Iran’s power, should release the detained Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar as soon as possible, otherwise, it will face the consequences of its illegal act.

Iran not subject to any European oil embargo: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif questioned the legalities of the UK seizure of an Iran-operated oil tanker, saying Iran is not subject to any European oil embargo and EU is against extraterritoriality.

We won’t stand UK’s maritime piracy, says Iran’s MoD

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – "We will not put up with Britain’s maritime piracy regarding the seizure of an Iran-operated oil tanker off the coast of Gibraltar," says Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami.

Tanker carrying Iranian oil not headed to Syria: Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the supertanker illegally seized by the British forces on Thursday was not headed to Syria.

By: Mohammad Ghaderi

Seizing Grace 1 tanker: An outright theft with no legal justification

SHAHREKORD, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Seizing the oil tanker Grace 1 is a new event that has heated up the tension between Iran and the United States, but it can also be related to the current disagreements between United Kingdom and the European Union.

Iran, UK deny seizing British-flagged oil tanker in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iran and UK both have dismissed reports about the seizure of a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

Russia says UK’s seizure of Iranian oil shipment ‘plotted beforehand’

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Russia condemned the detention of an oil tanker carrying Iranian oil by Gibraltar and UK, saying that ‘the operation had been plotted beforehand and involved corresponding services and agencies of several countries’.

Iranian MP:

UK move in Gibraltar proves absurdity of Europeans claims on saving JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker slammed the UK’ move to seize an oil tanker carrying Iranian oil in Gibraltar, saying the move proved the Europeans’ dishonesty in preserving the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), which was unilaterally scrapped by the US last year.

Rezaei calls for adopting retaliatory measure if UK doesn't return Iranian tanker

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council, Mohsen Rezaei, said that Iran should seize a British oil tanker if London doesn’t return the Iranian tanker which was illegally seized by its forces on Thursday in Gibraltar.

Foreign Ministry:

UK’s seizure of tanker carrying Iranian oil in Gibraltar ‘tantamount to banditry’

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iran has slammed the UK’s illegal move to seize an oil tanker carrying Iranian oil in Gibraltar, saying the move is tantamount to banditry.