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Iran's IRGC Navy Seizes South Korean-Flagged Tanker In Gulf, Arrests Crew
• Zero HedgeIran has seized a South Korean-flagged vessel off its southern waters apparently in retaliation for South Korea's previous freezing of Iranian assets in South Korean banks based on US-led sanctions.
Tehran has confirmed that on Monday it detained the MT Hankuk Chemi tanker for what official statements called "oil pollution" - a common excuse Iranian officials often given when they take such action.
Tasnim is already publishing photos of #Iran #IRGC's seizure of the South Korean-flagged tanker MT Hankuk Chemi. pic.twitter.com/p0M2FI9ImC
— Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) January 4, 2021