The US must counter Iran’s brazen plan to impose a permanent Hormuz Toll, extorting millions from every commercial vessel seeking safe passage through the Persian Gulf. Opinion.
Vessels carrying over one million liters of fuel overtaken by IRGC, report says.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes a tanker carrying what it says are four million liters of “smuggled fuel” and 16 foreign crew members, the latest in a string of Gulf seizures.
Iran begins a wide naval exercise, issuing a stern warning to American vessels in the area. The drill’s purpose: demonstrating deterrence capabilities and sending a “dual message” to the region.
Iran’s IRGC Navy said it seized an Eswatini-flagged vessel carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled gasoil, detaining its crew and expanding a series of recent operations targeting fuel-trafficking routes.
Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara, intercepted by Iran's Revolutionary Guard near UAE waters, released without charges after days in Iranian custody
Iranian lawmaker warns that the Islamic Republic could end regional security cooperation if European states trigger the UN snapback mechanism to reimpose sanctions.
Revolutionary Guards station advanced missile systems on three key islands in the Gulf, claim they can strike “enemy bases, vessels, and assets” in the region.
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps claims it seized a foreign oil tanker carrying more than 700,000 liters of smuggled fuel last week.
Empire Navigation company says crew of tanker seized by Iran's navy in the Persian Gulf this week is safe.
Iran claims the seizure was in retaliation to retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same ship and its oil by the United States.
UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says HMS Diamond will keep Britain and its interests safe.
US military says Iranian naval forces repeatedly aimed a laser at an American military helicopter over international airspace.
The warning comes as tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf remain high.
The move would be aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.
Drill meant to show 'authority and combat defense preparations of the IRGC Navy in protecting security of the Gulf and the Iranian islands.'
11 Iranian air force bases take part in the drill, dubbed Fadaeian Velyat-11.
The move is intended to increase security following Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships.
The US seeks to monitor key waterways following Iran's seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months.
The US move comes after Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strait last week, opening fire on one of them.
The comments come a day after the US military said it blocked attempts by Iran to seize commercial tankers in international waters.
The United States has accused Iran of being behind a number of attacks against merchant vessels in strategic Gulf waters.
The statement comes after US, British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz.
The move follows Iran’s recent seizure of two foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf.
Iran claims its moves in the Gulf are "aimed at countering behaviors in violation of international maritime law".
US military will work to bolster the defensive posture in the Gulf region following Iran's seizure and harassment of vessels.
Two oil tankers seized by Iran within six days anchored off the coast of one of its key port cities on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy craft surround and seize Greek-owned tanker.
Iran claims the Advantage Sweet ran into another Iranian vessel, leading to its seizure.
Iran claims the seizure came after an unknown ship collided with an Iranian vessel in the Persian Gulf.
US Navy says Iran's claim is "absolutely false" and "represents more Iranian disinformation".
The narrow waterway has often been a site of tense encounters between Americans and Iranian forces.
The exercises come amid heightened tensions between the US and China.
Foreign officials say IRGC launched drone towards Israeli-owned tanker. The attack took place last week, there were no injuries.
Iran's military launches drone to warn off reconnaissance plane trying to approach Iranian war games on the Gulf coast.
The incident is the latest in a series of incidents involving US and Iranian ships in the Gulf.
Iranian ship seizes American military unmanned research vessel, then releases it after patrol boat and helicopter deployed to the location.
Three IRGC vessels come close to two American ships, divert after warning sign.
US Secretary of State condemns Iran after it seized two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Gulf waters.
Naval commander of IRGC warns that any country seeking to jeopardize Iran's interests will receive "a crushing and regretting response."
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they seized foreign vessel smuggling fuel in the Gulf and arrested its crew members.
US officials say Iran seized a Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on October 24 and still holds the vessel.
The Iranian government has announced significant progress in negotiations with Saudi Arabia over regional security issues.
US Secretary of State says the world cannot allow "impunity" to Iran following attack on Israeli-managed tanker.
European Union says all evidence clearly points to Iran as being responsible for attack on Israeli-managed tanker off the coast of Oman.
Foreign ministers of G7 member states say Iran orchestrated last week's attack on Israeli-managed ship off the coast of Oman.
British Foreign Secretary: Security Council must respond to Iran’s destabilizing actions & lack of respect for international law.
Iran has changed tactics in the shadow-war with Israel and the US to terrorizing commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Qatari Foreign Ministry calls to resort to international law to ensure that such attacks are not repeated in the future.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: The Zionist regime has created insecurity, terror and violence.
State Department on Blinken-Lapid conversation: They agreed to work with the United Kingdom, Romania, and other international partners.
US says it is closely monitoring the situation following attack on an Israeli-managed tanker off Oman.
Foreign Minister: Iran is not just an Israeli problem, but an exporter of terrorism, destruction and instability.
Israeli official: Iran is sowing violence and destruction in every corner of the region. Our campaign against them will continue.
Fire breaks out in Iranian navy training vessel near the mouth of the Gulf, crew safely disembarks.
In the latest incident in the Persian Gulf, Iranian fast ships harassed US vessels for close to 3 hours, raising new security fears.
US military says one of its ships fired warning shots after three vessels from Revolutionary Guard came close to it in the Gulf.
Israeli security official says Israel is seeking to reduce tensions in the Persian Gulf.
Iran’s UN ambassador says Israel's allegations are "unfounded", claims it is "playing the victim".
The current assessment in Israel is that the explosion was a targeted attempt against an Israeli-owned ship by Iran.
