Iranian Oil Tanker

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Ship carrying Iranian oil left Greek waters after 6 months

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Wednesday evening announced that the ship carrying Iran’s oil cargo left the Greek water for its predetermined destination a few hours ago after six months.

Venezuela receives third oil tanker built by Iran: Maduro

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – President Nicolas Maduro says Venezuela has received an advanced oil tanker from Iran as part of a bilateral contract amid increasing cooperation between Tehran and Caracas in various fields.

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Crews of Greek oil tankers seized in Iran released

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Some sources have confirmed the release of the crews of the Greek oil tankers seized in Iran after the trip of a Greek delegation to Tehran.

Iran tanker to return after failed US attempt to steal cargo

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Embassy in Greece says an Iranian oil tanker is to head back to the country soon, after a failed attempt by the United States to steal its cargo in line with Washington’s sanctions against the country.

Iranian tanker to retrieve oil cargo confiscated by US

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – An Iranian-flagged tanker anchored off Piraeus port is expected this week to retrieve part of its cargo which was confiscated by the US and sail back to Iran, following a Greek top court ruling.

3rd Iranian ship carrying fuel docks in Syria's Banias port

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Simultaneously with the presence of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Syria, media sources reported the arrival of a new oil tanker of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the port of "Banias" in northern Syria.

Iranian-flagged tanker in Greece tugged to Piraeus Port

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – An Iranian-flagged tanker seized by Greece in April, part of whose cargo was confiscated by the United States, was being towed to the port of Piraeus on Saturday, media have quoted the Greek coast guard officials as saying.

Two Iranian oil tankers dock at Syrian shores

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – A Syrian newspaper reported on Tuesday that two Iranian oil tankers docked at the Syrian waters on Monday after agreements reached between Iran and Syria during the Syrian president’s recent trip to Tehran.

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Tanker carrying Iranian crude arrives in Venezuelan watres

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – An Iran-flagged tanker carrying about 1 million barrels of crude from the Middle Eastern country reportedly arrived in Venezuelan waters over the weekend.

Iran hands over its second homegrown oil tanker to Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – The second Iranian-built oil tanker was handed over to Venezuela on Saturday in the presence of the presidents of Iran and Venezuela.

Greek courts backtrack on seizure of Iranian oil cargo

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – A Greek court ruled on Wednesday a cargo of Iranian oil seized and removed from an Iranian-flagged vessel last month must be returned to its owners.

Iran PMO issues statement on situation of Greek tankers

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Issuing a statement on Sunday, the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran (PMO) issued a statement over the latest situation of two Greek tankers seized in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

France calls on Iran to release two seized Greek tankers

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – French Foreign Ministry has called on authorities of the Islamic Republic to release the two seized Greek tankers in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

Iran PMO calls on Greek govt. to abide by intl. maritime laws

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) –Reacting to blocking Iranian vessel from sailing by Greece, Iran's Ports and Shipping Organization (PMO) in a statement said that the action is considered 'an act of piracy', calling for abidance by intl regulations.

US seizes Iranian crude from Russian tanker: report     

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Russian oil tanker took a new turn on Wednesday as the US Department of Justice seized the oil aboard the vessel and according to reports is in the process of transferring the oil to the United States on a chartered tanker.

Tanker arrives in Venezuela to discharge Iran's crude: Report

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – A tanker carrying about 1m barrels of Iranian heavy crude arrived in recent days in Venezuelan waters for delivery to the country's largest refinery, according to a shipping report and vessel tracking data.

Iran’s oil export increased despite tough sanctions: Owji

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iranian oil minister says that without waiting for reaching an agreement in Vienna talks, Iran’s oil export in the current Iranian year has increased despite tough sanctions.

Iran to produce low-sulfur fuels for oil tanker ships

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company are seeking to supply part of the low-sulfur fuels for oil tanker ships by creating a mini-refinery infrastructure and using nanotechnology.

Iran oil tanker to discharge 2 mln barrels in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – An Iranian oil tanker carrying condensate will discharge 2 million barrels in Venezuela.

Moscow reacts to US piracy bid against Iranian oil tanker

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reacted to a recent failed attempt by the US naval forces to steal an Iranian oil tanker in the Sea of Oman.

Parl. thanks IRGC for thwarting US attempt to steal Iran oil

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament appreciated IRGC Navy forces for thwarting the attempt by the United States to take over a giant oil tanker in the Sea of Oman.

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Vietnamese Sothys oil tanker released in Southern waters

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – IRGC announced on Tuesday that the seized Vietnamese Sothys was released in Southern waters after draining stolen oil of Iran.

FM spox rejects report on summoning Iran envoy by Vietnam

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman rejected the news published by foreign media that the Iranian ambassador to Hanoi had been summoned following the seizure of a Vietnam-owned tanker by the IRGC.

Pentagon official confirms IRGC seizure of oil tanker (VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – A US defense official has confirmed to Newsweek the last week's seizure of an oil tanker by the Iranian IRGC naval forces in the Sea of Oman.

US fails to react to attempted-stealing of Iranian oil tanker

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – The US Navy's Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet failed to provide any justification over the attempt by US forces to steal Iranian oil in the Oman Sea on Wednesday.

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Iran 3rd fuel tanker for Lebanon arrives in Baniyas port

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Media sources announced that the third oil tanker of the Islamic Republic of Iran carrying fuel for Lebanon has arrived in Syria’s Baniyas Port.

2nd Iranian ship carrying fuel for Lebanese docks in Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) –The second Iranian ship carrying fuel oil for the Lebanese people arrived in Syria's Banias port, local media have said.