Strait of Hormuz
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Iran: Persian language mandate for ships crossing Hormuz Strait
Tehran: A top Iranian commander has said that any ship seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must inform Iran of its name, nationality and cargo in Persian language, media reported.…
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Gulf tensions rise as US downs Iranian drone
WASHINGTON: Tensions in the Gulf region mounted Friday as Washington said an Iranian drone was destroyed after threatening an American naval vessel at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz. It was…
- World
US destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz: Trump
Washington [US]: The United States has destroyed an Iranian drone that came 1000 yards close to its warship USS Boxer in the Strait of Hormuz, said President Donald Trump on Thursday. “The…
- World
US condemns attempt by Iran to ‘harass’ British commercial vessel
Washington: The United States on Thursday condemned Iran’s attempt to “harass” a British commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. “The US condemns the IRGC-Navy’s attempt to harass the UK vessel near…
- World
US to hit Iran with ‘major’ new sanctions: Trump
Washington: President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would impose “major” new sanctions on Iran in two days — a move sure to exacerbate tensions with the Islamic republic inflamed…
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“Cocked & loaded”: Donald Trump says he called off Iran strikes at last minute
President Donald Trump said Friday the United States was “cocked & loaded” to strike Iran but pulled back at the last minute because it would not have been a “proportionate” response to…
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Tensions surge as US accuses Iran of attacking 2 tankers near Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: The United States accused Iran of carrying out attacks that left two tankers ablaze in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, escalating tensions across the region and sending world oil prices…
