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Detailed explanation-1: -Iran has confirmed the release of two Greek oil tankers that it seized in the Gulf in May, ending a months-long diplomatic impasse that has strained relations between Athens and Tehran. The Iranian foreign ministry said that an Iranian-flagged tanker seized in Greece had also left Greek waters.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Confirms Seizure Of Two Greek Oil Tankers In Persian Gulf.

Detailed explanation-3: -ATHENS/LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Iran has released two Greek-flagged tankers that it seized in the Gulf in May, the Greek shipping ministry said on Wednesday, ending a months-long diplomatic impasse which has strained relations between Athens and Tehran.

Detailed explanation-4: -Iran called the decision “international robbery". On May 27, Iran seized two Greek tankers, the Delta Poseidon and the Prudent Warrior, shortly after saying it would take “punitive action” against Greece. At least nine Greek nationals and one Cypriot were aboard the two tankers when they were seized.

Detailed explanation-5: -That tanker is operated by Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping, which is a company ultimately owned by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer. In a statement, Eastern Pacific Shipping said the Pacific Zircon, carrying gas oil, had been “hit by a projectile” some 150 miles (240 kilometres) off the coast of Oman.