News for Strait Of Hormuz US: Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of HormuzUS military says the Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during military drillIran’s Revolutionary Guard launches underground ballistic missiles as part of exercise in Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard fires missiles at mock aircraft carrierDuring drill in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches missiles targeting a mock aircraft carrier.Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian GulfRevolutionary Guard acknowledges tense encounter with US warships in Persian Gulf, but claims American forces sparked the incident.US accuses Iran of ‘dangerous’ harassment of US warshipsUS Navy 5th Fleet says Revolutionary Guard vessels repeatedly crossed bows and sterns of several US ships at close range and high speed.US coalition launches operation to protect Persian GulfUS-led naval coalition officially launches operations meant to protect shipping in waters of Persian Gulf. Iran seizes boat near Strait of HormuzIran seizes boat suspected of being used to smuggle fuel, arrests its 11 crew members. Report: Iran to release seized British oil tankerSweden officials say Stena Impero, captured by Revolutionary Guards in July, will be released soon.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. Iran seizes two British oil tankersIran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps seizes British oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz. Britain: This is unacceptable. Trump: We destroyed an Iranian droneTrump says a US ship "destroyed" an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz. Zarif: We can shut down Strait of Hormuz, but won't do itIranian Foreign Minister says US "shot itself in the foot" by leaving nuclear deal. Report: Trump approved Iran strike, then pulled backNYT reports that Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing drone, but pulled back from launching them.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. Iran tests drones near Strait of HormuzIran’s Revolutionary Guard holds drill near Strait of Hormuz to test dozens of Iranian-made drones.Iranian navy to hold drill in Strait of HormuzIran's navy announces annual three-day drill in strategic Strait of Hormuz amid continuing tensions following reimposition of US sanctions.Iran launches drill near Strait of HormuzIran’s Revolutionary Guard launches drill near Strait of Hormuz, a day after US carrier sails into Arabian 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 claims control of Strait of HormuzIranian naval general says Iran has 'complete control' of shipping lanes through which a third of the world's oil passes.'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.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. Revolutionary Guards threaten to block Strait of HormuzIRGC commander warns Strait of Hormuz could be blocked should the U.S. prevents Iranian oil exports.Iranian boat points laser at U.S. helicopterIranian missile boat points laser at U.S. Marine helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.Iran test-fires a torpedoU.S. official says Iran test-fired a high-speed torpedo in the Strait of Hormuz.Officials: Iran attempted missile launch from submarineU.S. officials say Iran attempted to launch a cruise missile from a submarine in the Strait of Hormuz.Iran 'harassing' American warships in Strait of HormuzU.S. Navy commanders say Iran is jeopardizing international navigation by "harassing" warships passing through 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.Iranian vessels have 'close encounter' with American shipIranian military vessels have close encounter with U.S. surveillance ship in Strait of Hormuz.Iran begins naval drill near Strait of HormuzIran's navy begins two-day drill amid tensions with the United States.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.Iranian boat points machine gun at American helicopterIranian small boat points a machine gun at a U.S. Navy helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of encounters. Iran threatens U.S. aircraft 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 drone films American carrierIran says it flew a surveillance drone over an American aircraft carrier in the Gulf and took photographs of it.Watch: Iran caught lying on rockets near US shipsAfter Iran claims the US was engaging in 'psychological warfare' by reporting provocative rocket test, US Navy goes to the tapes.Iran denies firing rockets on American shipIran 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. Iran Threatens to Sell Ship it SeizedIran claims it captured ship over unspecified shipping dispute, demands $10 million in fines to have it released or else will sell it. Navy Accompanying Commercial Ships in GulfNaval forces have started "accompanying" commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, defense officials say. Iran Blows Up Mock US Aircraft Carrier in ExerciseIranian forces conducting military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, blew up a mock US aircraft carrier.41 Nations Launch Exercises in the Persian GulfThe U.S. Navy says envoys from 41 nations have gathered in Bahrain to begin drills in the Persian Gulf. Iran Warns of Strait 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 GulfIran 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 WarshipsIran, 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 DrillSailors 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. BasesThe 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 MeetObama 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 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. Iran Downplays Threat to Close Strait of HormuzIran 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 GulfThe 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 GulfIran 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 NYAn 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 MusaAbu 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 GulfU.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 Iran: 'Sanctions Made Us Stronger'A top Iranian official says U.S. and European sanctions have made his country stronger, not weaker.Iran Warns: We Can Close Strait of HormuzIran's ambassador to the United Nations says that closing the Strait of Hormuz is an option if "somebody wants to tighten the noose." |
