DEVELOPING: UK Ministry of Defence investigating possible seizure of British oil tanker in Iranian waters

The UK MInistry of Defence is investigating the possible seizure of a British oil tanker in Iranian waters.

The Stenna Impero was last reported to be in the Strait of Hormuz but trackers have shown it to be changing its course into Iranian waters.

Prominent figures in Iran, including the Supreme Leader, have threatened to retaliate following the seizure of the Grace 1 in Gibraltar.