Battle of Waterloo
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Iran did agree to that.there is no way in hell Iran agreed to that.
the UK was willing to release the grace 1 on those terms on day 1 before Iranian counter pressure. If Iran agrees to this, it is basically saying it accepts a UK Veto on its legitimate shipping trade. completely absurd.
The UK was ready to release it because it realized it was put into a trap by Bolton. The US made last minute appeals to keep it detained. Iran responded by immidiatly arresting 2 british Iranian "acedemics" (spies). Essentially telling the UK they are ready to escalate even more.
The UK finally came to their good senses. saw what a stupid trap the US was laying for them and released the tanker.
I don't think the grace 1 will go to Syria. as Iran and the UK could have probably made an agreement to that effect to let Britain save a little face. but future Iranian shipments going thru will not be touched. guaranteed.
This ship was only seized because for some reason it entered Spanish/EU/British waters when it didn't need to (possible sabotage/incompetence). So future shipments to Syria of course can continue (but will take many months each time to go around Africa).