Stena Impero tanker owner says Iran to free seven of crew being held
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The owner of the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero said on Wednesday that Iran was set to free seven of the 23 crew members being held although they had yet to receive and official confirmation of the release date.
"We are very pleased that for seven crew members their ordeal may soon be over, and they may return to their families, however, we cautiously await official confirmation of their release date," Erik Hanell, Stena Bulk's chief executive and president, said in a statement.
"We view this communication as a positive step on the way to the release of all the remaining crew, which has always been our primary concern and focus."
