Trump announces ‘highest sanctions ever’ in Iran
President Donald Trump on Friday announced what he described as the “highest sanctions ever imposed on a country” against Iran, more than a year after the United States withdrew from…
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U.S. warns commercial ships Iran may be meddling with GPS
The U.S. government has issued a new warning about possible navigating concerns to the commercial shipping industry, due to a recent spate of attacks in the Persian Gulf and Strait…
Royal Navy to escort British ships through Strait of Hormuz after tanker seizure
The British government announced Wednesday that the Royal Navy will provide escort for British-flagged ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran seized a British-linked tanker. The guidance issued…
Oil tanker goes missing in Strait of Hormuz
A Panama-flagged oil tanker based in the United Arab Emirates appeared to switch off its transponder in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and has not been heard from since,…
Britain may release tanker if Iran ‘guarantees’ oil isn’t going to Syria
The British foreign secretary said the Iranian tanker detailed near Gibraltar could be released in exchange for a guarantee that the oil would not be taken to Syria. Foreign Secretary…
Trump administration sanctions Hezbollah officials for supporting Iran’s ‘malign activities’
The Trump administration applied sanctions against three high-ranking Hezbollah officials, accusing them of supporting Iran’s “malign activities” from within the Lebanese government. Lebanese Members of Parliament Amin Sherri and Muhammad…
French, Iranian presidents try to salvage nuclear deal as Sunday deadline nears
Iran could start enriching additional uranium in defiance of the 2015 nuclear deal on Sunday if European Union countries don’t ease sanctions on Tehran. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and French…
Ancient palace emerges from drought-hit Kurdistan reservoir
A 3,400-year-old palace has emerged from a reservoir in the Kurdistan region of Iraq after water levels dropped because of drought. The discovery of the ruins in the Mosul Dam…
Bolton to Iran: U.S. prudence and discretion aren’t weakness
Iran should not mistake “prudence and discretion for weakness” by the United States in a decision not to retaliate for the shooting down of an American drone last week, national…
Japan requests proof of Iran involvement in tanker attack
Japan is asking for more evidence from the United States Iran was responsible for attacks against two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, including the Kokuka Courageous, a Japanese…
