Persian Gulf Rouhani warns Israel against involvement in GulfIranian President says Israel is the main source of terrorism and war in the region. IRGC commander warns against Israeli presence in GulfCommander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s navy warns that Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf may set off a war. Zarif: We will safeguard our securityIranian Foreign Minister: Military presence in the Persian Gulf from outside the region would be a “source of insecurity”. Iran: Israeli involvement in Gulf will have consequencesIran's Defense Minister warns against US-led flotilla in the Gulf, says Israeli involvement would have "disastrous consequences". Report: Iran interfering with GPS in the GulfUS defense official says Iran has placed GPS jammers close to the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz as US warns commercial ships. Israel taking part in coalition to secure Persian GulfForeign Minister reveals that Israel is taking part in a coalition led by the United States to secure the Persian Gulf.Iran claims to have captured an Iraqi oil tankerIraq's oil ministry denies an Iranian claim it seized an Iraqi oil tanker in the Gulf which was smuggling fuel. Rouhani hints tanker swap with Britain is possibleIranian President signals his country might be willing to release British-flagged oil tanker if Britain releases a detained Iranian tanker. US may have brought down two Iranian dronesCENTCOM Commander says US believes it may have brought down two Iranian drones last week rather than just one. Zarif: British tanker was seized to implement international lawIranian Foreign Minister insists seizure of British oil tanker was not in retaliation for British capture of Iranian tanker. Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions 'completely unacceptable'Saudi Arabia slams Iran's seizure of British-flagged tanker in Persian Gulf. Britain: Iran's seizure of tanker a 'hostile act'Britain complains to UN over Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. Iran tries to seize British tanker in Persian GulfIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unsuccessfully tries to seize British oil tanker after UK seized Iranian tanker in Gibraltar. US moving ahead with coalition to protect Persian GulfUS moving ahead with plans to build coalition of nations to monitor and deter Iranian threats against commercial shipping in Persian Gulf. Iranian commander: Our missiles can destroy US aircraft carriersCommander in Revolutionary Guards: US regional bases and its aircraft carriers in the Gulf are within the range of Iranian missiles. US building coalition to protect the Persian GulfState Department official says US looking to partner with Middle Eastern allies to prevent Iran from disrupting shipping in the Persian Gulf Report: US working on additional secret plans against IranOfficials say American officers are working on additional clandestine plans to counter Iranian aggression in the Persian Gulf. Iranian commander: US bases are within our rangeCommander in Iran's Revolutionary Guards says US regional bases and aircraft carrier in are within the range of Iranian missiles.Iran rejects US claims it was behind Gulf tanker attacksIran's Defense Minister says accusations that Tehran was behind two tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman are unsubstantiated. US to send additional troops to Middle EastUS to send 1,000 additional US forces and more military resources to Middle East amid tensions with Iran. Report: Iran fired missile at US UAV before Gulf attackIn the hours before attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the Iranians reportedly launched a missile at a US drone flying overhead. UN chief calls for probe of Gulf tanker attacksUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres suggests independent probe of attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf which have been blamed on Iran. 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. |
