US issues warrant to stop Iranian tanker leaving Gibraltar
In its appeal, the US stipulates that it can seize the tanker, its oil cargo, and almost $1m on the grounds of terrorism and violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Jessie Liu, the US attorney for the District of Columbia, said a"network of front companies" had"allegedly laundered millions of dollars in support of such shipments". The Pentagon has declined to comment on the matter. Iran and the UK have not yet publicly responded to news of the warrant.Meanwhile, the Justice Department has highlighted that"a seizure warrant is merely an allegation".
It said the ship, which has since had its name erased and is no longer flying the Panama flag, is waiting for the arrival of new crew members and a captain.
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