Persian Gulf UAE says tanker attack was 'sophisticated and coordinated'UAE tells Security Council that attacks on four tankers was most likely carried out by a state actor, but does not name Iran. US official: Iranian missiles spotted in Persian GulfUS official: Iranian missiles loaded on small boats were among the "threats" that triggered beefed-up military deployment in Middle East. Iranian commander: US forces must leave the regionIranian navy commander says presence of Americans in the Persian Gulf "has reached its end". US officials: Iran moving ballistic missiles by boatUS officials: Intelligence that Iran is moving short-range ballistic missiles on board led to deployment of bombers to Persian Gulf. US: There's a 'credible threat' by IranActing US Defense Secretary says deployment of bomber to Middle East was approved because of "indications of a credible threat" by Iran.Kuwait concerned over Iran's threats to block Strait of HormuzKuwait looking at Iranian threats to block the Strait of Hormuz with concern, says Deputy Foreign Minister. Rouhani: If we can't export oil, no one willIranian President appears to threaten to disrupt other countries’ oil shipments through the Gulf.Iran shows footage of close encounter with US carrierIran’s state TV broadcasts footage purporting to show close encounter between local navy and USS Theodore Roosevelt.'Iran's drill in the Gulf meant to send a message'U.S. general says Iranian naval exercise around Strait of Hormuz was meant to send a message to Washington before it reimposed sanctions.Iran launches exercise in the Persian GulfIran launches naval exercise in the Persian Gulf days before the U.S. reimposes sanctions on Tehran.Report: Iran to begin major exercise in Persian GulfAmerican officials say Revolutionary Guard expected to begin major exercise to demonstrate ability to shut down the Strait of Hormuz.U.S. army: Iran has stopped its provocations in the GulfU.S. military official Iranian navy has deliberately halted provocations of U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf. Is the Arab world beginning to see reason?The United Arab Emirates consider fighting the terror organizations spawned by the Muslim Brotherhood as a crucial mission. Iran: We won't allow 'rabid aircraft' to enter our territorySenior Iranian military official warns the United States against invading his country. Iran rejects claims of unsafe conduct in the GulfIran's Revolutionary Guards rejects claims that one of its drones flew close to an American aircraft in the Persian Gulf. Again: Iranian drone flies close to U.S. vesselIranian drone passes by USS Nimitz aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.Iranian drone nearly collides with American jetIranian drone nearly collides with F-18 Super Hornet in the Persian Gulf.U.S. Navy fires warning shots at Iranian ship in Persian GulfU.S. Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian ship which approached it and ignored calls to back off.Iranian boat points laser at U.S. helicopterIranian missile boat points laser at U.S. Marine helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.Iran blames U.S. for 'close encounter' in GulfRevolutionary Guards accuses United States of "provoking tensions" after two incidents in the Gulf. Iran claims to have test fired missileIran claims it test fired submarine-launched cruise missile at naval drill in the Gulf.U.S. ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats in the GulfU.S. Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats near the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of similar encounters. Iran threatens American aircraft flying over Strait of HormuzU.S. Navy says Iran threatened two American maritime patrol aircraft flying over the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of encounters. Iranian vessel sails dangerously close to US ship in GulfUS officials say that an Iranian ship sailed directly in front of a US Navy vessel in a way that was "unsafe and unprofessional." White House: Iran's actions in the Gulf a cause for concernWhite House says recent encounters between Iranian vessels and American warships in the Gulf are unacceptable.U.S. Navy ship fires at Iranian ship in the Persian GulfU.S. Navy coastal patrol ship fires three warning shots at an Iranian ship in the Northern Persian Gulf. Iranian drone takes 'precise' footage of American carrierIran says it flew a surveillance drone over an American aircraft carrier in the Gulf and took photographs of it. Iran seized two SIM cards from captured soldiersIn first official account of last week's seizure and release of 10 sailors, questions remain how the sailors strayed from their course.Iran denies firing rockets on American ship in the GulfIran says claim it launched rockets near the USS Harry S. Truman is "psychological warfare".Iran tests missiles near American ship in the GulfIranian navy test fires several rockets near three Western warships in the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East Withdrawal Linked to Obama's Grand Bargain with IranObama is planning a reduced American presence in key spots in the Middle East in addition to the Iran agreement. Khamenei: The United States Makes the Region 'Insecure'Iran’s supreme leader lashes out at the United States, even after his country seized a ship in the Persian Gulf. Iranian FM: 'We Believe in Freedom of the Seas'Iran remains “committed to freedom of movement on the high seas,” Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said. Iran Blows Up Mock US Aircraft Carrier in ExercisesIranian forces conducting military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, blew up a mock US aircraft carrier. Iran: We Aim to Destroy US Navy Forces in GulfWhile negotiations on a compromise on Iran's nuclear projects proceed apace between Washington and Tehran, the war of words has not abated. U.S. Ship Fires Warning Shot Towards Iranian VesselU.S. vessel sees Iranian fishing boat with weapons in the Persian Gulf, fires warning shot. Iran Sending Warships to US Maritime BordersMove marks yet another escalation in Iran-US tensions, even as Rouhani 'charm offensive' continues. Iran Threatens US: Our Drones And Missiles Can Hit YouIranian Revolutionary Guards' site warns US its drone and missile systems can reach American warships in Persian Gulf. Israel Holds First Defense and Energy ConferencePurpose of conference is to secure energy resources, provide alternatives to Persian Gulf oil dependency. The USS Eisenhower and a Torah Scroll from pre-War EuropePhotojournalist Yissachar Ruas recounts his unique discovery during a tour of US Navy aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower. Iran Launches Rearmed 50-Year-Old Destroyer on Persian GulfIran has claimed that it has launched a 50-year-old destroyer on the Persian Gulf after repairing it and rearming with modern missiles.41 Nations Launch U.S.-Led Exercises in the Persian GulfThe U.S. Navy says envoys from 41 nations have gathered in Bahrain to begin drills in the Persian Gulf. In May: US Allies Plan Gulf Naval ExercisesMore than 30 nations will send their sailors to Bahrain in May for an international naval exercise to be held in the Persian Gulf. Iranian Jet Tries to Intercept U.S. DroneAn Iranian fighter jet tried to intercept a U.S. Predator drone over the Gulf but backed off. Iran Claims It Captured Another 'Enemy Drone'Iran announced Saturday that it downed and captured another "enemy drone," the semi-official Fars News Agency reported. Iranian $40 Million Platform Unit Sinks In GulfA $40 million engineering structure belonging to Iran's South Pars gas field, which was to be used in offshore platforms, sank into the Gulf GCC Lashes Out at Iran, Calls for Transition in SyriaThe six Gulf states demand an immediate halt to Iran's "interference" in their internal affairs. Iran Begins Naval Maneuvers in the Persian GulfIran launches naval maneuvers in the Gulf, announces plans for another exercise in the Strait of Hormuz later this week. Arutz Sheva Visits US Navy Aircraft Carrier USS EisenhowerAs tensions with Iran continue, we meet the outgoing air group commander of one of the giant US Navy aircraft carriers situated in the area. US Navy to Briefly Reduce Carriers in Persian GulfThe U.S. aircraft carrier presence in the Persian Gulf will temporarily decline due to unexpected repairs and unusual maintenance problems. Iran Attempts and Fails to Shoot Down U.S. DroneAn unarmed U.S. surveillance drone was fired at by Iranian military jets last week, Pentagon reveals. The drone was not hit. Report: Britain Considering Sending Warplanes to Persian GulfBritain is considering stationing warplanes in the Persian Gulf as the confrontation with Iran continues, The Independent reports. Iran Threatens UAE on Persian Gulf IslandsIran is threatening the United Arab Emirates again over claims on three islands in the Persian Gulf. US, Allies Launch Largest-Ever Persian Gulf DrillSailors from 25 nations began mock military battles in the Persian Gulf on Sunday in the largest ever naval exercise in the region. Report: Jerusalem Within Range of New Iranian MissileIran is set to unveil a “domestically produced” cruise missile capable of reaching major Israeli cities, including Jerusalem. US ‘Responds’ to Iran with Second Warship in Gulf“When the world calls, we have to respond,” says US defense chief Panetta as the second American aircraft carrier heads for the Gulf. US Destroyer Collides w/ Oil Tanker in Persian GulfA US guided missile destroyer collided Sunday with an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, the US Navy said in a statement. No one was injured. |
