Shippers warned to stay away from Strait of Hormuz
The warning comes as tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf remain high.
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US mulling armed personnel on ships traveling through Strait of Hormuz
The move would be aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.
Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region
11 Iranian air force bases take part in the drill, dubbed Fadaeian Velyat-11.
US sending more warships, Marines to the Middle East
The move is intended to increase security following Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships.
US sends F-16s to Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures
The US move comes after Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strait last week, opening fire on one of them.
Iran claims: We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision
The comments come a day after the US military said it blocked attempts by Iran to seize commercial tankers in international waters.
Iran tries to seize tankers near Strait of Hormuz, shots fired
The Iranian naval vessels backed off after the US Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.
Iran: We are capable of ensuring the safety of the Gulf waters
The statement comes after US, British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz.
US, British and French navies transit Strait of Hormuz
The move follows Iran’s recent seizure of two foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf.
Iran justifies seizure of 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 to bolster its defensive posture in the Gulf after Iran's ship seizures
US military will work to bolster the defensive posture in the Gulf region following Iran's seizure and harassment of vessels.
Satellite photos show: Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz
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.
Iran claims it forced US submarine to surface in Gulf
US Navy says Iran's claim is "absolutely false" and "represents more Iranian disinformation".
US Navy sails drone through the Strait of Hormuz
The narrow waterway has often been a site of tense encounters between Americans and Iranian forces.
Iran warns spy plane near Iranian war games in the Gulf
Iran's military launches drone to warn off reconnaissance plane trying to approach Iranian war games on the Gulf coast.
Iran holds military show of force near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian military conducts drills with airborne infantry, commandos, jets, drones and submarines in area important for global oil shipping.
Iranian newspaper: Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for protests
Newspaper close to Khamenei suggests authorities close Strait of Hormuz in response to alleged foreign support for nationwide protests.
US Army: Iranian patrol boat tried to blind US Navy ships in the Gulf
The incident is the latest in a series of incidents involving US and Iranian ships in the Gulf.
US ships fire warning flares at hostile Iranian naval vessels in Strait of Hormuz
US ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz encounter Iranian naval vessels acting in aggressive manner and respond with warning shots.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard constructing 'mobile naval city' to patrol vital shipping lane
Massive ship will patrol the Strait of Hormuz and launch smaller ships designed to go up against American naval vessels.
Iran: Military drill a 'serious warning to our enemies'
Iranian army launches drills near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
US vessel fires warning shots at Iranian boats
13 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy boats approach seven US vessels in Strait of Hormuz.
Iran: Glad the US 'got the message'
Iran responds to US Navy official who said that "uneasy deterrence" had been reached in the Gulf.
Iran to start military drills in Strait of Hormuz
Iran regularly holds military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, which it has threatened to close more than once.
US: Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz
US 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 drill
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches underground ballistic missiles as part of exercise in Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier
During drill in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches missiles targeting a mock aircraft carrier.
Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian Gulf
Revolutionary 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 warships
US 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 Gulf
US-led naval coalition officially launches operations meant to protect shipping in waters of Persian Gulf.
Iran seizes boat near Strait of Hormuz
Iran seizes boat suspected of being used to smuggle fuel, arrests its 11 crew members.
Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker
Sweden officials say Stena Impero, captured by Revolutionary Guards in July, will be released soon.
Report: Iran interfering with GPS in the Gulf
US 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 tankers
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps seizes British oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz. Britain: This is unacceptable.
Trump: We destroyed an Iranian drone
Trump 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 it
Iranian Foreign Minister says US "shot itself in the foot" by leaving nuclear deal.
Report: Trump approved Iran strike, then pulled back
NYT 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 Hormuz
Kuwait looking at Iranian threats to block the Strait of Hormuz with concern, says Deputy Foreign Minister.
Iran tests drones near Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard holds drill near Strait of Hormuz to test dozens of Iranian-made drones.
Iranian navy to hold drill in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's navy announces annual three-day drill in strategic Strait of Hormuz amid continuing tensions following reimposition of US sanctions.
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