Sweden's Stena Bulk has confirmed the freeing of seven crew from its detained tanker Stena Impero in Iran.

CEO Erik Hanell said: “Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management can confirm that seven crew members of the Stena Impero have been released and are now travelling to a safe location where they will be reunited with their families.

"They will receive medical checks and a debriefing before being repatriated to their home countries at the earliest opportunity.