Published
Nov 19, 2025 7:27 PM by
The Maritime Executive
The tanker Talara has been released after five days in Iranian custody, along with the crew - but not the cargo, according to the operator.
Talara was seized last Friday by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) at a position in the UAE, off Khor Fakkan. After boarding by helicopter, IRGC personnel diverted the ship to the coastal waters off Bandar Abbas, a typical destination for foreign-flag ships captured by Iran.
The IRGC has claimed responsibility, and in a...
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