This file handout aerial photo taken on January 24, 2021 and released by the Indonesia Coast Guard shows a seized Iranian tanker and Panamanian vessel suspected of illegally transferring oil in Indonesian waters. US authorities on March 19, 2021 unveiled charges against 10 Iranians for allegedly evading American sanctions on Tehran by concealing more than $300 million in transactions over 20 years through front companies. However, the tanket was released by the Indonesian govt on Saturday (May 29) after fa court decision in Jakarta. - AFP
JAKARTA, May 29 (Reuters): An Iranian-flagged tanker seized by Indonesia in January over the suspected illegal transfer of oil has been released, an Indonesian official and Iranian state media said on Saturday.
Misnu Pramandita, a spokesman for the Indonesian coastguard, said the Iranian-flagged tanker, the MT Horse, was released on Friday (May 28) after a court decision earlier in the week.
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