The result made on Friday by the men of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran in two Greek tankers in the Gulf, may not be just the beginning of the Iranian retaliation against Greece, for the seizure of a ship in Karystos a few days ago. Iranian flag, with the Iranians claiming that the move was coordinated with the US.
The Guards of the Islamic Revolution seized the Delta Poseidon ships of the Delta Tankers company of Diamantis Diamantidis and the Prudent Warrior of the Polembros Shipping Limited company of interests of Spyros Polemis.
Reacting, the Greek Foreign Minister proceeded with a strict protest, talking about “acts of piracy”.
Shortly afterwards, the IRGC responded through their official Telegram account, launching threats against Greece:
“The seizure of Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf today and during a coordinated and simultaneous operation took place in the fourth and fifth naval area of the IRGC.
“There are also 17 other Greek ships in the Persian Gulf, which could be seized by the IRGC if Greece continues its challenges…
“Greece should take compensatory measures for the Iranian oil tanker as soon as possible.”
In fact, they also report that the two Greek ships that were seized have a capacity of 1.8 million barrels of oil or other petroleum products, which, “if fully loaded, are now available in Iran.”
Meanwhile, an expert from Saudi Arabia warned that Iran is not joking and that it will continue these actions:
“Unless there is a united and international stance, Iran will carry out these operations and exchange and release its oil tankers in the same way.”
