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In a declaration provided today, Erik Hanell, President and also CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Stena Bulk, claimed:
“Despite public declarations by Iranian authorities over the previous 3 days that judicial procedures have actually wrapped up, and also the Stena Impero is cost-free to leave Iran, the vessel continues to be apprehended at support in Bandar Abbas.
“We continue to work hard to secure the release of the crew and vessel. Upon release of the vessel we will release a further statement.”
The Swedish- possessed, British- flagged Stena Impero was taken by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, July 19.