Iran denies firing rockets on American ship in the Gulf
Iran says claim it launched rockets near the USS Harry S. Truman is "psychological warfare".
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Iran tests missiles near American ship in the Gulf
Iranian navy test fires several rockets near three Western warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Threatens to Sell Ship it Seized
Iran claims it captured ship over unspecified shipping dispute, demands $10 million in fines to have it released or else will sell it.
American Navy Accompanying Commercial Ships in Gulf
Naval forces have started "accompanying" commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, defense officials say.
Iran Blows Up Mock US Aircraft Carrier in Exercises
Iranian forces conducting military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, blew up a mock US aircraft carrier.
41 Nations Launch U.S.-Led Exercises in the Persian Gulf
The U.S. Navy says envoys from 41 nations have gathered in Bahrain to begin drills in the Persian Gulf.
Iran Warns of Strait of Hormuz Closure If US Chooses 'War'
Iran asserted that it would have no qualms about closing strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to any aggression, military or otherwise.
Iran Stages 'Cyber Warfare Drill'
Iran has combined cyber warfare tactics and maritime war games in a drill for the first time as it stages maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Begins Naval Maneuvers in the Persian Gulf
Iran launches naval maneuvers in the Gulf, announces plans for another exercise in the Strait of Hormuz later this week.
Iran Claims Missile Success on Mock Warships
Iran, the day before Ahmadinejad speaks at the UN, claimed it successfully fired four missiles at a mock sea target representing warships.
US, Allies Launch Largest-Ever Persian Gulf Drill
Sailors from 25 nations began mock military battles in the Persian Gulf on Sunday in the largest ever naval exercise in the region.
Iran Threatens to Hit Israel and U.S. Bases
The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards says his country will target U.S. bases in the Middle East and Israel if attacked.
Report: Netanyahu and Obama to Meet as West Deploys in Gulf
Obama and Netanyahu will meet in an unannounced meeting, the London Telegraph reported Sunday. There has been no confirmation.
US Destroyer Collides w/ Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf
A 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.
Iran Downplays Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz
Iran would not close the Strait of Hormuz as long as it is able to use the vital shipping line itself, a military commander said Monday.
U.S. Deploys Robot Subs in the Gulf
The United States has deployed a fleet of robot subs in the Gulf amid concerns that Iran will block the Strait of Hormuz.
US Flexes Muscles against Iran in Gulf
Iran will finds its boats “on the bottom of the Gulf” if it tries to mine the Persian Gulf to prevent oil and gas tankers from sailing.
Iran Dares Obama to Discuss Who Owns NY
An Iranian professor writes that if Obama will discuss ownership of New York City, Iran will talk about its claim to Gulf islands.
Iran Threatens Military Action Over Abu Musa
Abu Musa, which commands the vital Strait of Hormuz, has become the focal point of tension between Tehran and its GCC rivals
U.S. Navy to Step Up Minesweeping in Gulf
U.S. to double the number of minesweeping ships and helicopters based in the Gulf, amid Iranian threats to close Strait of Hormuz.
Is Bold Alligator Eyeing Tehran?
As Iran races ahead with uranium enrichment deep underground, the US has launched military exercises 'applicable' to the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Official: 'Sanctions Made Us Stronger'
A top Iranian official says U.S. and European sanctions have made his country stronger, not weaker.
Iran's UN Ambassador Warns: We Can Close Strait of Hormuz
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says that closing the Strait of Hormuz is an option if "somebody wants to tighten the noose."
Iran Vows Revenge Against Israel, US and UK
Enraged Iranian officials vow retaliation against Israel, the US and the UK over the latest assassination of a nuclear scientist in Tehran.
UAE Says Customers Responsible for Hormuz Security
The foreign minister for the UAE says the world's importers are responsible for securing the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Issues New Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz
Iran has again threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, this time using the excuse of a military exercise set for January 27.
Iran Thanks U.S. for Rescuing Fishermen
Iran's Foreign Ministry thanked the United States Saturday for rescuing 13 of its fishermen from pirates.
UK Warns Iran: 'Don't Close Strait of Hormuz'
Britain is warning Iran it may resort to military action if Tehran attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz to Western oil shipping.
US Unimpressed by Iranian Bombast
The US responded to Iran's threats that the USS John C Stennis should not return to the Gulf saying US deployment plans remain unchanged.
Is Iran Following in Qaddafi's Footsteps?
Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to foreign military vessels, much as Qaddafi did with the Gulf of Sidra in the 1980's.
Obama’s Sanctions on Iran May Be Paper Tiger
Obama’s new “tough sanctions” on Iran include a waiver allowing him to let other countries play for time before punishing Iran.
US Warns Iran Not to Close Strait of Hormuz
The Bahrain-based US Fifth Fleet warned Iran that any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz will "not be tolerated."
Iran Claims It Chased Away Western Helicopter
Iran says it chased away a Western helicopter that neared its navy war games, which it called a “warning to the West.”
Japan: Oil Tanker Was Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
A suspicious explosion aboard the “M Star” Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz is under investigation by Mitsui OSK, US and UK officials.
Iran Prepared to Block Gulf Oil and Wreck Western Economies
Iran’s war games concentrated on preparations to block the Persian Gulf and wreck Western economies in the event of harsh UN sanctions.
Iran Conducts Major Military Drill, Netanyahu Seeks Peace
As Iran's military conducted military drills, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Israel has no intention of attacking its neighbors.
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