British Tanker Seized By Iran Is Released After 2 Months

An Iranian government spokesperson announced the release of a British oil tanker seized by Iran in July, stating that all legal and administrative procedures have been completed. The tanker was initially seized for violating maritime rules, shortly after the UK detained an Iranian tanker suspected of breaching European sanctions. Despite the announcement, the tanker remains in place, and its departure date is unclear. This development coincides with planned talks between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the UN General Assembly.

What did the Iranian government spokesperson announce regarding the British oil tanker?

• The tanker was sold.

• The tanker is free to leave.

• The tanker was destroyed.

• The tanker is under repair.

What was the reason given for the seizure of the British tanker by Iran?

• It was leaking oil.

• It was involved in piracy.

• It violated maritime rules.

• It was carrying illegal goods.

What previous incident is mentioned in relation to the seizure of the British tanker?

• A British tanker was attacked by pirates.

• A British tanker was involved in an oil spill.

• A British tanker was caught in a storm.

• A British Marine seized an Iranian tanker.

What did the CEO of the company owning the tanker say about its current status?

• The tanker has been sold to another company.

• The tanker is still in the same place it was seized.

• The tanker has been moved to a new location.

• The tanker has been released and is sailing.

What is uncertain about the tanker's future as mentioned in the final section?

• If the tanker will be repaired.

• When the tanker will set sail.

• Whether the tanker will be sold.

• Whether the tanker will be renamed.