Even as Iran announced earlier this week to release the crew of a South Korean tanker seized by it in a humanitarian move, the personnel are still on board the ship, Seoul said on Thursday.

Crew still on board seized South Korean ship despite Iran’s release pledge

Iran's top general warned Sunday Tehran could close the strategic Strait of Hormuz shipping route if it faces more "hostility", news agency ISNA said, as the US tightens up sanctions.

Iran warns could shut Hormuz Strait if tensions grow

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Crew still on board seized South Korean ship despite Iran’s release pledge

Iran warns could shut Hormuz Strait if tensions grow