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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.

Shippers warned to stay away from Strait of Hormuz

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.

US mulling armed personnel on ships in Gulf

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.

Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region

US sending more warships, Marines to the Middle East

The move is intended to increase security following Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships.

US sending more warships, Marines to the Middle East

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.

US sends F-16s to Strait of Hormuz

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.

'We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision'

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 tries to seize tankers near Strait of Hormuz, shots fired

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.

'We are capable of ensuring the safety of the Gulf waters'

US, British and French navies transit Strait of Hormuz

The move follows Iran’s recent seizure of two foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf.

US, British and French navies transit Strait of Hormuz

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".

Iran justifies seizure of foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf

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.

US military to bolster its defensive posture in the Gulf

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.

Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off 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".

Iran claims it forced US submarine to surface in Gulf

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.

US Navy sails drone through the Strait of Hormuz

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 warns spy plane near Iranian war games in the Gulf

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.

Iran holds military show of force near Strait of Hormuz

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.

'Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for 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.

'Iranian patrol boat tried to blind US Navy 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.

US ships fire warning flares at hostile Iranian naval vessels

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’s Revolutionary Guard constructing 'mobile naval city'

Iran: Military drill a 'serious warning to our enemies'

Iranian army launches drills near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran: Military drill a 'serious warning to our enemies'

US vessel fires warning shots at Iranian boats

13 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy boats approach seven US vessels in Strait of Hormuz.

US vessel fires warning shots at Iranian boats

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: Glad the US 'got the message'

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.

Iran to start military drills in Strait of Hormuz

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.

US: Iran briefly seized oil tanker near 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 launches underground ballistic missiles during drill

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.

IRGC fires missiles at 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.

Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian Gulf

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 accuses Iran of ‘dangerous’ harassment of US warships

US coalition launches operation to protect Persian Gulf

US-led naval coalition officially launches operations meant to protect shipping in waters of Persian Gulf.

US coalition launches operation to protect Persian Gulf

Iran seizes boat near Strait of Hormuz

Iran seizes boat suspected of being used to smuggle fuel, arrests its 11 crew members.

Iran seizes boat near Strait of Hormuz

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 to release seized British oil tanker

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.

Report: Iran interfering with GPS in the Gulf

Iran seizes two British oil tankers

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps seizes British oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz. Britain: This is unacceptable.

Iran seizes two British oil tankers

Trump: We destroyed an Iranian drone

Trump says a US ship "destroyed" an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump: We destroyed an Iranian drone

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.

Zarif: We can shut down Strait of Hormuz, but won't do it

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.

Report: Trump approved Iran strike, then pulled back

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.

Kuwait concerned over Iran's threats to block Strait of Hormuz

Iran tests drones near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard holds drill near Strait of Hormuz to test dozens of Iranian-made drones.

Iran tests drones near Strait of Hormuz

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.

Iranian navy to hold drill in Strait of Hormuz