[Cyprus Times] Seizure of Greek tankers: "The crew is not detained, they are all fine," Iran says

Announcement from the Iranian maritime authorities Update on the crews of the Greek tankers - Assures that they are all in good health

According to the Iranian maritime authorities, the crews are on board the ships and are in good health.

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The Iranian maritime authorities announced today that the crew of the two seized Greek tankers are not in custody, but is on board and is well in good health[/B], the Iranian news agency Tasnim News reported and Reuters reported.

Recall that, as reported in a previous Cyprus Times report, the crew of one of the ships included a Cypriot national.

"The Foreign Ministry is in constant contact and coordination with the Greek authorities to manage the whole issue, including its consular dimension," the Cyprus Foreign Ministry noted.

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