Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Iran Releases Seized Tanker Talara, All Crew Safe
Iran captured a tanker carrying oil near the UAE, but let it go after a few days.
All the people on the ship are okay and can continue their journey.
Iran seized Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara on Friday
Tanker was en route to Singapore from UAE with high-sulphur gasoil
All 21 crew members are safe and vessel is free to resume operations
Iran confirmed seizure on Saturday, released tanker on Wednesday
This is Iran's first such action since curbing regional military activity in June
- Who
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards
- What
- Seized and released a tanker
- When
- Friday to Wednesday (Nov 19)
- Where
- Gulf, near UAE town of Khor Fakkan
- Why
- Alleged violations, though no specific allegations were made
- Tanker Name
- Talara
- Flag
- Marshall Islands
- Cargo
- High-sulphur gasoil
- Crew Size
- 21
- Release Time
- 0442 local (0112 GMT) on Nov 19