(The Sun) – A British-flagged Swedish owned tanker has been seized by Iran and is heading for the Revolutionary Guard base at Qeshm Island. Northern Marine, a subsidiary of Stena AB, confirmed “hostile action” had occurred before the tanker Stena Impero changed its course this afternoon. A total of 23 crew members were on board. The Foreign Office is “urgently seeking” further information after
reports said it turned into Iranian waters. Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt is believed to have been briefed on the incident in the Gulf. A statement from the ship’s owner and management firm said: “Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management can confirm that at approximately 1600 BST on 19th July UK registered vessel Stena Impero was approached by unidentified small crafts and a helicopter during transit of the Strait of Hormuz while the vessel was in international waters. “We are presently unable to contact the vessel which is now heading north towards Iran. READ MORE