Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that other Greek-flagged tankers could be seized in the Middle East Gulf “if Greece continues its mischief”.
Shortly after the elite military unit intercepted two Greek-flagged suezmaxes on Friday, Iranian media outlets quoted officials warning that 17 Greek ships were sailing in the Middle East Gulf that could be possibly detained.
Asked about whether this might represent a threat to Greek shipping interests in the region, the Greek government spokesman said in Athens on Monday that all the ships sailing there have been advised to “adjust to this unacceptable situation”.
