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The Latest: Iran’s Guard denies any confrontation in Gulf
Middle East
July 11, 2019
The Latest: Iran’s Guard denies any confrontation in Gulf
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Latest on the tensions between the United States and Iran (all times local):…
Iran says shot down US drone over its territory
Middle East
June 20, 2019
Iran says shot down US drone over its territory
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Thursday it had shot down a US “spy drone” which violated Iranian airspace near the Strait…
Iran says it dismantled a U.S. cyber espionage network
Middle East
June 18, 2019
Iran says it dismantled a U.S. cyber espionage network
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran said on Monday it had exposed a large cyber espionage network it alleged was run by…
US piles pressure on Iran with troop deployment, new photos
Middle East
June 18, 2019
US piles pressure on Iran with troop deployment, new photos
The United States ratcheted up pressure on Iran Monday, announcing the deployment of 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East…
Damaged tankers reach safe waters after Gulf attacks
Middle East
June 17, 2019
Damaged tankers reach safe waters after Gulf attacks
Two damaged tankers arrived safely Sunday at locations off the Emirati coast after they were rocked by explosions in Gulf…
Key events raising tensions in the Persian Gulf
Middle East
June 14, 2019
Key events raising tensions in the Persian Gulf
Tensions between the United States and Iran have soared in recent weeks, with Washington dispatching warships and bombers around the…
Britain “deeply concerned” about reports of explosions on vessels in Gulf of Oman
Middle East
June 13, 2019
Britain “deeply concerned” about reports of explosions on vessels in Gulf of Oman
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Thursday it was deeply concerned by reports of explosions and fires on vessels in…
Iran’s Zarif calls oil tanker incidents “suspicious”, wants regional talks
Middle East
June 13, 2019
Iran’s Zarif calls oil tanker incidents “suspicious”, wants regional talks
LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said two oil tanker incidents in the Gulf of Oman on…
US Navy assisting 2 tankers targeted in Gulf of Oman
Middle East
June 13, 2019
US Navy assisting 2 tankers targeted in Gulf of Oman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz,…
Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible as sanctions bite
Middle East
May 27, 2019
Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible as sanctions bite
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran on its nuclear program was possible,…