Iran agrees to free sailors of S. Korean tanker, but timing uncertain
Foreign affairsFeb 3, 2021
Iran agreed on Tuesday to free the 19 crew members of a South Korean oil tanker that was seized a month ago, but it is uncertain when the sailors will return home. Tehran has not yet released the ship or its captain, who is to remain in Iranian custody until the investigation into what the country has described as a breach of its environmental pollution laws is completed. According to the operator of the MT Hankuk Chemi, at least 13 sailors are required to be on board th