Iran releases seized South Korean tanker
Tehran authorities had accused the vessel of oil pollution without evidence and detained it at Bandar Abbas. The episode prompted fears of a return to seizing ships for political ends
Iran has released the South Korean tanker Hankuk Chemi, which was seized in January amid a row concerning oil funds frozen by South Korean banks. South Korea said the captain and cargo were safe
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