Oil Tanker Seized by Iran Is Released With Cargo Missing

An oil tanker that was seized by Iranian forces last week has been freed but without its cargo, the vessel’s manager said.

The crew of the Talara, which was captured on Friday, are safe and in good spirits, Columbia Shipmanagement said in a statement. The ship, which had been carrying high-sulfur gasoil when it was boarded, is currently sailing in ballast condition, Columbia said, meaning it has no cargo on board.