U.S. issues warrant to seize Iran oil tanker 'Grace 1' after Gibraltar judge orders i

[Peter1469]

U.S. issues warrant to seize Iran oil tanker 'Grace 1' after Gibraltar judge orders its release

The Brit's seized the Iranian tanker. Lets it go. Now the US wants it. I wonder what assets the US has in the Western Med / Eastern Atlantic.

The U.S. Justice Department issued a warrant to seize an Iranian oil tanker detained in Gibraltar, a day after a judge in the British overseas territory ordered its release.

The U.S. move late Friday deepens a weeks-long diplomatic dispute between Tehran and Washington. It also comes amid a standoff between the two countries after President Donald Trump withdrew from an international nuclear accord with Tehran and reimposed sanctions. Tensions in the Persian Gulf have been on the rise since.


The tanker "Grace 1" was seized last month in a British Royal Navy operation off the coast of Gibraltar. Authorities suspected it of violating European Union sanctions on oil shipments to Syria. Its seizure aggravated fears of a conflict in the Persian Gulf, where Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil shipments.


But despite a last-minute U.S. attempt on Thursday to keep the oil tanker detained in Gibraltar, a court there ordered its release. Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said he had received "written assurances" from Iran that its tanker would not seek to travel to a destination that is subject to EU sanctions. "This assurance has the effect of ensuring that we have deprived the (President Bashar) Assad regime in Syria of more than one hundred and forty million dollars of valuable crude oil," he said.




The "Grace 1" was carrying 2.1 million barrels of Iranian crude oil.


It wasn't immediately clear if the tanker has tried to depart Gibraltar.

[PJL]

Arrogance on a global scale......a Bolton special.

[Tahuyaman]

Arrogance on a global scale......a Bolton special.

I like it.

[Peter1469]

Arrogance on a global scale......a Bolton special.

If the vessel is in violation of sanctions it ought to be seized.

[PJL]

If the vessel is in violation of sanctions it ought to be seized.

It isn't......which is why it was released . However , Bolton considers that he has immunity to rules which he tries to enforce on others.....he is a peanut and a liability . He also looks silly.

[PJL]

"On Friday, the US Justice Department issued a warrant for the seizure of the Iranian supertanker. According to the document, the vessel, all the oil aboard and $995,000 are subject to forfeiture based on violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), bank fraud, money laundering, and terrorism forfeiture statutes.".........looks like the authorities in Gibraltar have decided not be forced into committing piracy.....all these "acts" passed by US government are not accepted as international law , outside of America.

[MMC]

U.S. issues warrant to seize Iran oil tanker 'Grace 1' after Gibraltar judge orders its release

The Brit's seized the Iranian tanker. Lets it go. Now the US wants it. I wonder what assets the US has in the Western Med / Eastern Atlantic.

USS Porter Leaves Black Sea, Makes Port Call in Turkey By: Sam LaGrone

August 16, 2019 3:33 PM
USS Porter (DDG-78) leaving the Black Sea Aug. 16, 2019. Photo by Yörük Işık‏ used with permission

Guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG-78) left the Black Sea after an eight-day patrol and visits to Romania and Bulgaria. Read More →






USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Aug. 12, 2019

August 12, 2019 10:52 AM

USNI News Graphic

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Aug. 12, 2019, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Read More →



Don't look like we have much of anything in Club Med.

[Peter1469]

It isn't......which is why it was released . However , Bolton considers that he has immunity to rules which he tries to enforce on others.....he is a peanut and a liability . He also looks silly.

I would not consider a Russian operative's word that the vessel is not in breach of sanctions as relevant.

[Peter1469]

"On Friday, the US Justice Department issued a warrant for the seizure of the Iranian supertanker. According to the document, the vessel, all the oil aboard and $995,000 are subject to forfeiture based on violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), bank fraud, money laundering, and terrorism forfeiture statutes.".........looks like the authorities in Gibraltar have decided not be forced into committing piracy.....all these "acts" passed by US government are not accepted as international law , outside of America.

Or the Brits want their tanker back from Iran and are folding like puffs.

[Peter1469]

USS Porter Leaves Black Sea, Makes Port Call in Turkey By: Sam LaGrone

August 16, 2019 3:33 PM
USS Porter (DDG-78) leaving the Black Sea Aug. 16, 2019. Photo by Yörük Işık‏ used with permission

Guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG-78) left the Black Sea after an eight-day patrol and visits to Romania and Bulgaria. Read More →






USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Aug. 12, 2019

August 12, 2019 10:52 AM

USNI News Graphic

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Aug. 12, 2019, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Read More →



Don't look like we have much of anything in Club Med.

STRATOR gives a naval position map that covers all CSGs and MEUs.