Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed Saturday that naval forces have seized a foreign oil tanker off the country's southern coast, citing "violations" by the vessel.
In a statement, the IRGC said a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker, named "Talara," was intercepted off the Makran coast following a judicial order.
The tanker was found "in breach for transporting unauthorized goods," as it was reportedly carrying 30,000 tons of petrochemicals on its way to Singapore, the statement said.
