IRGC Boards and Detains Two Greek Oil Tankers in Persian Gulf

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps has confirmed the confiscation of the Greek flagged Delta Poseidon and Prudent Warrior by Iranian helicopter borne troops less than an hour ago. The official justificaiton is that the vessels were in "violation of territorial waters". Although the AIS information clearly shows the vessels an appropriate distance from Iran. The Delta Poseidon onloaded crude oil in Basrah, Iraq and was bound for Agioi Theodoroi, near Corinth, and the cargo is reportedly bound for the Motor Oil refinery located there. The vessel is currently bound for the Iranian Coast under escort of several Iranian surface vessels. The Greek Company Delta, who operates the vessel and the Greek Government have not commented thus far.