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Iran sees light at end of tunnel for assets frozen in Korea

The Iranian government said it reached agreement with Korea to transfer its frozen assets, although Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that consultations with the United States are needed.

2021-02-23

19 sailors held by Iran to be sprung, captain held

Iran agreed to release all crew members of a South Korean-flagged oil tanker seized in the Strait of Hormuz last month with the exception of the captain, the two countries’ foreign ministries confirmed Tuesday.

2021-02-03

19 sailors held by Iran to be released, but captain still detained

Iran agreed to release all crew members of a South Korean-flagged oil tanker seized in the Strait of Hormuz last month, with the exception of the captain, Seoul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed late Tuesday.

2021-02-03

Diplomats head to Tehran to discuss ship, frozen assets

Korea dispatched a delegation to Tehran Thursday to negotiate the release of the South Korean-flagged oil tanker seized by Iranian authorities earlier this week, days ahead of a separate visit by Seoul’s No. 2 diplomat to discuss Iran’s frozen assets

2021-01-07

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