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Iran seizes Tanzania, Panama flagged tankers for alleged smuggling

A navy warship patrolling the Gulf of Aden. PHOTO | AFP

By  AFP

Iran has seized two oil tankers allegedly carrying smuggled fuel in the Gulf and arrested their crews, state television announced on Friday.

However, they did not name the vessel seized.

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