Highlights Stena Impero chemical tanker seized, VLCC Mesdar released Iran’s IRGC says it seized Stena Bulk for shipping violation: state TV UK foreign secretary ‘extremely concerned’ by incidents Washington — Iran seized a UK chemical tanker and briefly detained a UK-owned VLCC in the Strait of Hormuz Friday, ratcheting up regional tensions and risks to oil shipments. ICE September Brent rose more than $1 during after-market trading, pushing the contract above $63/b. Prompt Brent had previously settled just 54 cents higher at $62.47/b. UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he was “extremely concerned” by the two incidents, and was convening a cabinet meeting to review how to “swiftly secure the release” of the vessels. “These seizures are unacceptable,” Hunt said in a statement. “It is essential that freedom of navigation is maintained and that all ships can […]