On the eve of August 3, unknown armed faces captured in the Oman bay near the coast of the United Arab Emirates, the Asphalt Princess tanker, which goes under the flag of Panama. According to the Air Force, the vessel belongs to the leading tanker world company Prime Tankers with headquarters in Dubai.
Some time ago, the crew followed the order to follow in Iranian territorial waters. This is reported by the Air Force with LLOYD’s List.
At this time, the tanker is heading towards the Ormuz Strait.
Recall that in 2019, Iranian soldiers were captured by the Riah oil tanker, which also belonged to Prime Tankers.