Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, crew

Iran on Wednesday released a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker with all its 21 crew members aboard, the vessel's managers said.

Tehran had no immediate comment on the release of the Talara.

Cyprus-based Columbia Shipmanagement said the crew “are safe and in good spirits”.

“We have informed their families, and the vessel is now free to resume normal operations,” the firm said.

It added that “no allegations were made against the vessel, her crew and the vessel's managers and owners”.