Iran Seizes Boat In Strait Of Hormuz, Arrests 12 Filipinos: Report
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 7, 2019
Iran seized a boat and arrested 12 Filipinos as it busted a "fuel-smuggling ring" in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the semi-official news agency ISNA reported.
British Oil Tanker Seized By Iran Could Be Released Soon: Report
World News | Reuters | Friday August 23, 2019
Sweden has received "very strong indications" that a British oil tanker seized last month by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is to be released soon, Swedish public service broadcaster SVT reported on Thursday, citing sources within Sweden's foreign ministry.
Joining US In "Maritime Security Mission" In Gulf: UK
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 5, 2019
Britain on Monday said it would join the United States in an "international maritime security mission" to protect merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tension with Iran.
Iran Releases 9 Out Of 12 Indians Captured From Detained Ship
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 25, 2019
Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the ship MT Riah that was detained in early July, official sources said Thursday.
Saudi Oil Minister Stops By, India Expresses Concern Over Strait Of Hormuz
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 25, 2019
India on Thursday expressed concern over developments in the Strait of Hormuz impacting movement of crude oil and LNG tankers, and sought the world's top oil exporter Saudi Arabia's active role in keeping rates at reasonable levels.
Britain Says It Will Escort All UK Vessels Through Hormuz Strait
World News | Reuters | Thursday July 25, 2019
A British warship will accompany British-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz to defend freedom of navigation, a change in policy after the government previously said it did not have the military resources to do so.
Release Tanker And Crew Immediately, Britain Tells Iran
World News | Reuters | Monday July 22, 2019
Britain called on Iran on Monday to release a British-flagged tanker and its crew immediately, describing the seizure of the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz as illegal.
Iran Says Seizure Of UK-Flagged Tanker Was "Legal Measure"
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 22, 2019
Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was a "legal measure", the spokesman for the Islamic republic's government said on Monday.
Iran Says Captured 17 CIA Spies, Some Sentenced To Death: Report
World News | Reuters | Monday July 22, 2019
Iran captured 17 spies working for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and some have been sentenced to death, Iranian media reported on Monday. Iranian state television published images it said showed the CIA officers who were in touch with the suspected spies.
UK Warship Tried To Stop Iran From Seizing Tanker, Leaked Audio Reveals
World News | Liz Sly, William Booth, The Washington Post | Monday July 22, 2019
A British warship tried but failed to prevent Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from seizing a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz last week, intercepted radio communications show, fueling a wave of recriminations in London on Sunday over who was to blame for the incident last week.
After Iran Seizes Oil Tanker, UK Warns Ships To Avoid Hormuz Strait
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 20, 2019
London on Saturday advised British ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz for "an interim period" following Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker.
18 Indians Among 23 Sailors Aboard British Tanker Seized By Iran
India News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 20, 2019
Iran opened an investigation on Saturday into a British-flagged tanker it alleges collided with a fishing vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions mount in the strategic waterway. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it seized the Stena Impero on Friday for breaking "international maritime rules" in the strait, a chokepoint for around a th...
With Memories Of MH17 Downing Over Ukraine, Airlines Avoid Persian Gulf
World News | Rick Noack, The Washington Post | Saturday June 22, 2019
Several international airlines said Friday that they had begun diverting flights to avoid some of the airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, where Iran shot down a U.S. drone a day earlier. The incident sparked concerns over a military escalation, as President Donald Trump initially ordered a retaliatory attack against Iran, even ...
Navy Officers Board Indian Crude Oil Carriers Amid Persian Gulf Tension
India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Saturday June 22, 2019
With the distinct possibility of a military conflict between the United States and Iran, the Indian Navy is set to embark officers and sailors onboard Indian crude oil carriers which enter and exit the Persian Gulf.
Donald Trump Orders Attack On Iran, Then Calls Off Operation: Officials
World News | Dan Lamothe, Erin Cunningham and Missy Ryan, The Washington Post | Friday June 21, 2019
US President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran on Thursday in retaliation for the downing of a surveillance drone in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said, but he called the operation off just hours before it was due to occur.
Iran Seizes Boat In Strait Of Hormuz, Arrests 12 Filipinos: Report
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 7, 2019
Iran seized a boat and arrested 12 Filipinos as it busted a "fuel-smuggling ring" in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the semi-official news agency ISNA reported.
British Oil Tanker Seized By Iran Could Be Released Soon: Report
World News | Reuters | Friday August 23, 2019
Sweden has received "very strong indications" that a British oil tanker seized last month by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is to be released soon, Swedish public service broadcaster SVT reported on Thursday, citing sources within Sweden's foreign ministry.
Joining US In "Maritime Security Mission" In Gulf: UK
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 5, 2019
Britain on Monday said it would join the United States in an "international maritime security mission" to protect merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tension with Iran.
Iran Releases 9 Out Of 12 Indians Captured From Detained Ship
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 25, 2019
Iran has released nine out of 12 Indians who were on board the ship MT Riah that was detained in early July, official sources said Thursday.
Saudi Oil Minister Stops By, India Expresses Concern Over Strait Of Hormuz
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 25, 2019
India on Thursday expressed concern over developments in the Strait of Hormuz impacting movement of crude oil and LNG tankers, and sought the world's top oil exporter Saudi Arabia's active role in keeping rates at reasonable levels.
Britain Says It Will Escort All UK Vessels Through Hormuz Strait
World News | Reuters | Thursday July 25, 2019
A British warship will accompany British-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz to defend freedom of navigation, a change in policy after the government previously said it did not have the military resources to do so.
Release Tanker And Crew Immediately, Britain Tells Iran
World News | Reuters | Monday July 22, 2019
Britain called on Iran on Monday to release a British-flagged tanker and its crew immediately, describing the seizure of the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz as illegal.
Iran Says Seizure Of UK-Flagged Tanker Was "Legal Measure"
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 22, 2019
Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was a "legal measure", the spokesman for the Islamic republic's government said on Monday.
Iran Says Captured 17 CIA Spies, Some Sentenced To Death: Report
World News | Reuters | Monday July 22, 2019
Iran captured 17 spies working for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and some have been sentenced to death, Iranian media reported on Monday. Iranian state television published images it said showed the CIA officers who were in touch with the suspected spies.
UK Warship Tried To Stop Iran From Seizing Tanker, Leaked Audio Reveals
World News | Liz Sly, William Booth, The Washington Post | Monday July 22, 2019
A British warship tried but failed to prevent Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from seizing a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz last week, intercepted radio communications show, fueling a wave of recriminations in London on Sunday over who was to blame for the incident last week.
After Iran Seizes Oil Tanker, UK Warns Ships To Avoid Hormuz Strait
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 20, 2019
London on Saturday advised British ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz for "an interim period" following Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker.
18 Indians Among 23 Sailors Aboard British Tanker Seized By Iran
India News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 20, 2019
Iran opened an investigation on Saturday into a British-flagged tanker it alleges collided with a fishing vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions mount in the strategic waterway. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it seized the Stena Impero on Friday for breaking "international maritime rules" in the strait, a chokepoint for around a th...
With Memories Of MH17 Downing Over Ukraine, Airlines Avoid Persian Gulf
World News | Rick Noack, The Washington Post | Saturday June 22, 2019
Several international airlines said Friday that they had begun diverting flights to avoid some of the airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, where Iran shot down a U.S. drone a day earlier. The incident sparked concerns over a military escalation, as President Donald Trump initially ordered a retaliatory attack against Iran, even ...
Navy Officers Board Indian Crude Oil Carriers Amid Persian Gulf Tension
India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Saturday June 22, 2019
With the distinct possibility of a military conflict between the United States and Iran, the Indian Navy is set to embark officers and sailors onboard Indian crude oil carriers which enter and exit the Persian Gulf.
Donald Trump Orders Attack On Iran, Then Calls Off Operation: Officials
World News | Dan Lamothe, Erin Cunningham and Missy Ryan, The Washington Post | Friday June 21, 2019
US President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran on Thursday in retaliation for the downing of a surveillance drone in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said, but he called the operation off just hours before it was due to occur.
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