Crew of detained Iranian oil tanker is released, potentially easing tensions between the U.K. and Iran after a week of escalation
Police in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar released the four-member crew of a detained Iranian oil tanker, authorities said Saturday, potentially easing tensions between the U.K. and Iran after a week of steady escalation.
The captain and three crew members of the Grace 1 tanker were released Saturday after investigators concluded they would not be charged within the maximum detention limit of 72 hours, a person familiar with the investigation said. The crew isn’t free to travel and their travel documents are with...
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