Iranian military says the “St. Nikolas” oil tanker has safely entered Iranian territorial waters under naval escort

Golden Ten Data reported on April 21 that on the 21st local time, the Public Relations Office of the Iranian Army issued a statement saying that the Iranian oil tanker "City of Sirri" safely entered Iranian territorial waters on the night of the 20th after crossing the Arabian Sea with the support of the Iranian Navy. The statement noted that despite multiple warnings and threats from the US military, the tanker, under the escort and support of the Iranian Navy, safely completed its voyage and docked at a port in southern Iran after entering Iranian territorial waters, where it has remained for several hours. On the 17th, Iran announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to merchant ships, and on the 18th, stated that given the US had not lifted the maritime blockade on Iran, Iran resumed control over passage through the Strait of Hormuz. On the 19th, US forces in the Gulf of Oman intercepted and seized an Iranian cargo ship by force. The Iranian military accused the US side of openly violating the ceasefire agreement.