| 单词 | Strait of Hormuz |
| 例句 | “We intercepted this coded message from a hostile ship patrolling near the Strait of Hormuz.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “One in the south of Iran”—the Persian Gulf, connected through the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman—“and one in the north of Iran,” meaning the enclosed Caspian Sea. An Exile from Iran on the Beaches of Australia 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z Khasab boasts a small, handsome 17th-century fort, built by the Portuguese to control the nearby Strait of Hormuz, where the Persian Gulf meets the Indian Ocean. A Carefree Getaway Just Off the Persian Gulf 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z The real ruler was the Sheikh’s half-brother, who began calling the shots a few years earlier and nurtured a relationship with Iran, which sits 40 miles across the Persian Gulf at the Strait of Hormuz. The sheikh and I: Ghostwriting for a crown prince in exhile 2013-01-12T14:00:00Z Tensions rose as Iran, the world's fifth-largest oil exporter, threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, the main Gulf oil shipping lane, and the United States signaled it would use force to keep it open. UN inspectors in Iran for nuclear talks 2012-02-20T10:35:00Z Perched on a rocky cliff overlooking the Strait of Hormuz. This Persian Gulf country may be the anti-Dubai — and that’s a good thing 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Think about the national security implications… Strait of Hormuz, OPEC, fracking, Gulf oil spill. The Secret Fears of Automakers in 2012 2012-01-13T17:23:02Z "If any disruption happens regarding the sale of Iranian oil, the Strait of Hormuz will definitely be closed," Mohammad Kossari, deputy head of parliament's foreign affairs and national security committee, told Fars. EU bans Iranian oil, Tehran responds with threats 2012-01-23T12:51:00Z But the new sanctions nevertheless prompted a series of threats from Iranian officials about closing the Strait of Hormuz. Report: Iran begins uranium enrichment at new site as Guard threatens key strait closure 2012-01-08T12:44:00Z He also reiterated that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow channel between the Gulf and open sea through which a third of all oil tanker traffic passes to importers around the world. EU bans Iranian oil, Tehran responds with threats 2012-01-23T12:51:00Z Positioned north of the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, the enclave protrudes into the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which about 30 percent of the world’s oil travels daily. This Persian Gulf country may be the anti-Dubai — and that’s a good thing 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z One-sixth of the world's oil flows to market through the Strait of Hormuz, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. Report: Iran begins uranium enrichment at new site as Guard threatens key strait closure 2012-01-08T12:44:00Z Oman also sits near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most vital shipping lanes for oil and liquefied natural gas. Biden speaks to Oman’s ruler amid concerns over China’s Mideast presence 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Prices could jump 20% in the less likely scenario of an interruption of trade through the Strait of Hormuz where 17% of global oil production transit, they said in a note. Oil set for first weekly drop in three as Mideast situation holds 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Even without that, a shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz that lies south of Iran could also shake the oil market because so much of the world’s supplies goes through the waterway. Long lines at gas pump unlikely, but Middle East crisis could disrupt oil supplies, raise prices 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z "Similarly, the Strait of Hormuz, a backbone for oil and gas shipping, could be affected. However, the extent of these effects will largely depend on the conflict's expansion and duration." Backlog at Israeli ports grows as country steps up shipping supplies 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The importance of Iran’s oil supply to suppressing prices on the global market, and its potential to disrupt much larger flows through the Strait of Hormuz also offer a measure of leverage, if not protection. Iran’s role in Israel conflict is like a Russian nesting doll | Op-Ed 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Around a fifth of global supply would be "held hostage", Mr Kavonic said, if passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil trading route is disrupted. Oil prices rally on fear of Middle East supply disruptions 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z The Pentagon also is considering a plan to put U.S. troops on board commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Top US Air Force official in Mideast worried over possible Russia-Iran ‘cooperation and collusion’ 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The Pentagon is considering a plan to put U.S. troops on board commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil shipments flow out of the Persian Gulf. Analysis: Iran-US prisoner swap for billions reveals familiar limits of diplomacy between nations 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z "Vessels with links to Israel or the United States may be under heightened threat of attack within Israeli territorial waters, the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Red Sea areas." Backlog at Israeli ports grows as country steps up shipping supplies 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The Pentagon is considering a plan to put U.S. troops on board commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil shipments pass moving out of the Persian Gulf. Iran identifies 5 prisoners it wants from US in swap for Iranian-Americans and billions in assets 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for the main oil exporters in the Gulf region, whose economies are built around oil and gas production. Oil prices rally on fear of Middle East supply disruptions 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Since the Suez Rajan headed for America, Iran has seized two tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, including one with cargo for major U.S. oil company Chevron Corp. Greek shipper pleads guilty to smuggling Iranian crude oil and will pay $2.4 million fine 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Since the Suez Rajan headed for America, Iran has seized two tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, including one with cargo for U.S. oil major Chevron Corp. Iran summons Swiss diplomat over US seizure of Iranian crude oil that’s now at port in Houston 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The Japanese side is also expected to emphasise safety in the Strait of Hormuz, the main artery for crude oil transportation and the route for most of the crude oil coming to Japan, Kyodo said. Japan, Iran leaders to meet in Sept in New York - Kyodo 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z In the meantime, Iran has seized two tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, including one with cargo for U.S. oil major Chevron Corp. Tanker believed to hold sanctioned Iran oil begins to be offloaded near Texas despite Tehran threats 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Gwadar is located near the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route in the Arabian Sea, and is being developed under Chinese management. Militants attack Pakistani military convoy escorting Chinese nationals 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z About a fifth of the world's crude oil and oil products pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point between Iran and Oman at the mouth of the Gulf. U.S.-led naval group warns ships to avoid Iranian waters to avoid seizure 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z The EU-led mission, called the European Maritime Awareness in the Strait of Hormuz, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Shippers warned to stay away from Iranian waters over seizure threat as US-Iran tensions high 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z The Pentagon is considering a plan to put U.S. troops on board to guard commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil shipments pass moving out of the Persian Gulf. What’s behind the tentative US-Iran agreement involving prisoners and frozen funds 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Western-backed naval organizations in the Persian Gulf in recent days also warned of an increased risk of ship seizures from Iran around the Strait of Hormuz. Tanker believed to hold sanctioned Iran oil begins to be offloaded near Texas despite Tehran threats 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z About a fifth of the world's crude oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman. Iran boosts navy with missiles, drones as US offers guards for Gulf ships 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z About a fifth of the world's crude oil and oil products passes through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. could offer armed troops to commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz- officials 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The Pentagon has said the deployment is “in response to recent attempts by Iran to threaten the free flow of commerce in the Strait of Hormuz and its surrounding waters.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guard runs drill on disputed islands as US military presence in region grows 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z There is no sign that diplomacy will revive the deal soon, and Iran in recent weeks has resumed harassing and seizing ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysis: Buildup of American forces in Persian Gulf a new signal of worsening US-Iran conflict 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz early this month, opening fire on one of them. US sending more warships, Marines to Gulf to counter Iran’s efforts to seize commercial ships 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The U.S. is increasing its presence and ability to monitor the Strait of Hormuz in light of what U.S. officials say is the continued Iranian threat against international maritime traffic. Pentagon sends warship, jet fighters to Persian Gulf after Iran tries to seize oil tankers 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z But the official said it would ultimately be up to commercial vessels whether to request troops for parts of a journey that were particularly dangerous in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. could offer armed troops to commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz- officials 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z About a fifth of the world's crude oil and oil products passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point between Iran and Oman. US to send additional jets, warship to Middle East 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The USS Nimitz sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz in November 2020 as the last American carrier in the Persian Gulf. Analysis: Buildup of American forces in Persian Gulf a new signal of worsening US-Iran conflict 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z The port, located at the mouth of strategic Strait of Hormuz, is a major import and export hub. Oil refinery fire injures 8 firefighters in southern Iran 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Top ship registries including the Marshall Islands and Greece have warned in recent weeks of the threat to commercial shipping in the Gulf including the Strait of Hormuz. Chevron-managed tanker not involved in collision in Mideast Gulf, oil major says 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z About a fifth of the world's supply of seaborne crude oil and oil products passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point between Iran and Oman, according to data from analytics firm Vortexa. Iran says it obtained court order for the seizure of Richmond Voyager -IRINN 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Many of the incidents have occurred in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all crude oil passes. Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z It conducted a Strait of Hormuz patrol with the top U.S., Analysis: Buildup of American forces in Persian Gulf a new signal of worsening US-Iran conflict 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z About a fifth of the world's supply of crude oil and oil products passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point between Iran and Oman, according to data from analytics firm Vortexa. Shots fired at oil tanker in Gulf - maritime security body 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Navy said Monday its sailors and the United Kingdom Royal Navy came to the aid of a ship in the crucial Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard “harassed” it. U.S. Navy says Iran Revolutionary Guard fast-attack boats ‘harassed’ ship in Strait of Hormuz 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz, which is bordered by the United Arab Emirates and Oman on one side and Iran on the other, is as narrow as 21 miles. U.S. Navy Steps Up Efforts to Curb Iran’s Ship Seizures in Strait of Hormuz 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Kirby added that in the coming weeks there would be an attempt to "increase coordination and interoperability" with allies in the Strait of Hormuz. US military to bolster defensive posture in Gulf after Iran seizes tankers 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z For the U.S., keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping remains a priority to ensure global energy prices don’t spike, particularly as Russia’s war on Ukraine pressures markets. Analysis: Buildup of American forces in Persian Gulf a new signal of worsening US-Iran conflict 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z About a fifth of the world's crude oil and oil products passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow choke point between Iran and Oman, according to data from analytics firm Vortexa. Second oil tanker in a week seized by Iran in Gulf - U.S. Navy 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z “The merchant ship continued transiting the Strait of Hormuz without further incident.” U.S. Navy says Iran Revolutionary Guard fast-attack boats ‘harassed’ ship in Strait of Hormuz 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z Commander Hawkins, the Navy spokesman, said both the United States and Iran had the right to patrol the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and have been doing so for decades. U.S. Navy Steps Up Efforts to Curb Iran’s Ship Seizures in Strait of Hormuz 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Navy's Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet said it was working with regional allies to increase the rotation of ships and aircraft patrolling around the Strait of Hormuz. US military to bolster defensive posture in Gulf after Iran seizes tankers 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Nearly 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman, U.S. Navy says 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Navy sailed its first drone boat through the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, a crucial waterway for global energy supplies where American sailors often faces tense encounters with Iranian forces. US Navy sails first drone through Mideast’s Strait of Hormuz 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, sees 20% of the world’s oil pass through it. U.S. Navy says Iran Revolutionary Guard fast-attack boats ‘harassed’ ship in Strait of Hormuz 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z Commandos from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps lowered themselves to the Advantage Sweet’s deck via a rope and seized control of the vessel just after it had passed through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Navy Steps Up Efforts to Curb Iran’s Ship Seizures in Strait of Hormuz 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Navy said on May 3 the Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi was seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US military to bolster defensive posture in Gulf after Iran seizes tankers 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The Navy has sailed a drone speedboat through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, to test how well the service can integrate manned and unmanned surface vessels in operations. Navy sends drone ship through the Strait of Hormuz 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Navy’s Bahrain-based 5th Fleet patrols Mideast waters, particularly the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, to keep open the waterways for international trade, as well as protect American interests and allies. US Navy sails first drone through Mideast’s Strait of Hormuz 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The 5th Fleet patrols the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil transits. US deploys guided-missile submarine amid tensions with Iran 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z Coast Guard cutter, preceded by a drone vessel that the Navy operates in the Persian Gulf, sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, along with the U.S.S. U.S. Navy Steps Up Efforts to Curb Iran’s Ship Seizures in Strait of Hormuz 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z About a fifth of the world's crude oil and oil products passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point between Iran and Oman, according to data from analytics firm Vortexa. US military to bolster defensive posture in Gulf after Iran seizes tankers 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is considered the world’s most important oil transit chokepoint. Navy sends drone ship through the Strait of Hormuz 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Navy’s 5th Fleet in the region, which patrols the Persian Gulf and its narrow mouth, the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iranian warships in Rio de Janeiro raise alarm abroad 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z The Air Force base is in a mountainous area in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province, only 100 miles north of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that is crucial for global oil supply. In Satellite Images and Video, Hidden Clues About an Iranian Air Force Upgrade 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Iran launched annual joint naval, air, and ground exercises in the Gulf on Friday near the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway. Iran warned off spy plane near Iranian war games in the Gulf, Fars reports 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z Iran said Friday it has kicked off annual military drills Friday in the critical Strait of Hormuz even as Tehran continues its crackdown on anti-government protests that have spread throughout the country. Iran holds military exercises near strategically vital Strait of Hormuz 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Tehran, which opposes the presence of U.S. and Western navies in the area, holds annual war games in the Strait of Hormuz, the conduit for some 30% of all crude oil traded by sea. Iran holds joint military drills in the Gulf- state media 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Navy ships employed “non-lethal lasers” to ward off an Iranian vessel that passed within 150 yards of the American craft in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, military officials said. Navy uses ‘non-lethal lasers’ to ward off Iranian ship in dangerous Strait of Hormuz encounter 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z It also remains crucial to global shipping and energy supplies, as a fifth of all oil traded passes through the Strait of Hormuz. US, UK hold drone drill in Persian Gulf after Iran seizures 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z The 5th Fleet’s area of responsibility includes the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil passes. U.S. Navy says Iran seized, later let go of American sea drone 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is the most important chokepoint for the world’s oil supply, with more than 15 million barrels passing through the strait every day. Iran holds military exercises near strategically vital Strait of Hormuz 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The row centred on Bahrain and three small but strategically located islands near the Strait of Hormuz: Abu Musa, and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs. Secret deals ending Britain's control in Gulf revealed 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z It’s the latest in a string of close encounters between U.S. and Iranian craft in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital waterway off the coast of Iran. Navy uses ‘non-lethal lasers’ to ward off Iranian ship in dangerous Strait of Hormuz encounter 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The president also expressed frustration over Iranian military efforts in recent years to block key commercial waterways in the Persian Gulf, including the Strait of Hormuz. Iran lashes out at Biden, accuses him of stoking tensions 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Navy and Iran continue to have tense encounters in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes. US Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z A Navy warship fired a warning flare Monday after Iranian speed boats came within 50 yards of it in the Strait of Hormuz, officials with U.S. U.S. warship fires warning flare in latest standoff with Iranian navy 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Navy said Tuesday its forces had a tense encounter with Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. US Navy, Iran have tense encounter in Strait of Hormuz 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z In 2019, Iran seized a British tanker near the Strait of Hormuz two weeks after British forces detained an Iranian tanker near Gibraltar, accusing it of shipping oil to Syria in violation of EU sanctions. Iran expects confiscated oil cargo to be returned in full - envoy 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z "This raises the spectre of further disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a third of the world's trade," ANZ Research analysts said in a note. Oil climbs ahead of EU meeting on Russia sanctions 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Iran has a history of the retaliatory seizing of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz in response to ships carrying its oil being stopped or confiscated. Iran Seizes 2 Greek Tankers in the Persian Gulf 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z As Iranian mines detonated against crude oil shippers amid that war, the Navy began escorting ships out of the Persian Gulf through its narrow mouth, the Strait of Hormuz. Ship expands Iran Revolutionary Guard’s reach to new waters 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Although the UAE and Iran are opponents in regional politics, Dubai and Iran sit a short boat ride away across the Strait of Hormuz, and share trade and family ties going back centuries. Playground for the rich could undermine sanctions on oligarchs 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z The region is vital for global trade, especially oil supplies that flow out of the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. eyes 100-strong Mideast sea drone fleet with security partners 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z The Bahrain-based 5th Fleet includes the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil passes. US Navy plans launch of Mideast drone force alongside allies 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z The three species are found in the Persian Gulf’s warm, shallow waters, as well as the Gulf of Oman on the other side of the Strait of Hormuz. Turtles dying from eating trash show plastics scourge in UAE 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z For years, the Guard patrolled the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, while Iran’s regular navy patrolled the seas and oceans beyond. Ship expands Iran Revolutionary Guard’s reach to new waters 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z The sea lanes between the Strait of Hormuz and ports in Dubai and Saudi Arabia are busy with small boats carrying contraband diesel for transfer to larger vessels, Thakur said. Smuggled Iranian fuel and secret nighttime transfers: Seafarers recount how it’s done 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Most are located close to important sea lanes like the English Channel, Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar and the Turkish Strait. Global reach: China expands port and military base network to boost commerce, clout 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Tens of thousands of American troops operate tanks in Kuwait, sail through the Strait of Hormuz and fly missions across the Arabian Peninsula. Analysis: As US focus wanes, Mideast turns inward for talks 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Essex amphibious assault ship as the vessel left the Strait of Hormuz. Strike on U.S. Base Was Iranian Response to Israeli Attack, Officials Say 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z The Iranian Seismological Center said that the quakes had struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, about 640 miles south of Tehran, The Associated Press reported. At Least 1 Dead After Quakes Strike Southern Iran 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z The exercises stretched from the east of the Strait of Hormuz to the north of the Indian Ocean and parts of the Red Sea. Iran says it warned off U.S. drones near its Gulf drills 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z The exercise covers an area from the eastern parts of the Strait of Hormuz to the northern parts of the Indian Ocean and parts of the Red Sea, state television reported. Iran's military holds annual drills near mouth of Gulf 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z In a separate incident, the USS Essex, an amphibious ship, was approached by multiple Iranian drones Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz as it was carrying out helicopter flight operations, the U.S. official said. Talks to resume on future of Iran’s nuclear program 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z The B-1B Lancer bomber flew Saturday over the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil traded passes. American B-1B bomber flies over Mideast amid Iran tensions 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z Navy’s claim that fast-approaching Iranian speedboats in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a tense encounter a day after the U.S. said the Revolutionary Guard sent 13 armed speedboats too close to U.S. Iran Revolutionary Guard speedboats intercept U.S. Navy vessel, state TV reports 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z The 5th Fleet includes the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil passes. US Navy launches Mideast drone task force amid Iran tensions 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z About a fifth of oil that is consumed globally passes through the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway in the Gulf. Iran's military holds annual drills near mouth of Gulf 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z The bitumen tanker was seized on Tuesday heading into the congested approach to the Strait of Hormuz. MV Asphalt Princess: Suspected hijackers leave ship off UAE 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z The incident took place in an area in the Arabian Sea leading to the Strait of Hormuz, the conduit for about a fifth of the world's sea-borne oil exports. Boarders exit tanker off UAE coast, ship safe - British agency 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z This is the second attack on a tanker since Friday in the region, which includes the Strait of Hormuz oil export chokepoint. Oil drops for third day on concerns COVID-19 variant spread to cut demand 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z Near the United Arab Emirates and the Strait of Hormuz, oil tankers have been seized by Iranian forces. US Navy launches Mideast drone task force amid Iran tensions 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z The Gulf of Oman is near the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil passes. British navy group: ‘Potential hijack’ of ship off UAE coast 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z The Gulf of Oman links the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz - a key international shipping route. Warning of 'potential hijack' of ship under way off UAE coast 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z The area in the Arabian Sea leads to the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil exports flow. 'Potential hijack' under way off UAE coast -UK maritime trade agency 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z The fast-attack craft aboard the Makran are the type that the Guard uses in its tense encounters with U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf and its narrow mouth, the Strait of Hormuz. Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z The Iranian port of Jask sits on the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane that leads to the Persian Gulf. Fires sink Iran’s largest warship and ravage big refinery 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z The Gulf of Oman connects to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel that is one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Kharg fire: Large Iranian navy ship sinks in Gulf after blaze 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z Iran’s navy typically handles patrols in the Gulf of Oman and the wider seas, while the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard operates in the shallower waters of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Iran’s largest warship catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z The incident took place during training in the Gulf of Oman, a sensitive waterway that connects to the Strait of Hormuz through which about a fifth of the world’s oil passes. Iran navy training ship on fire at mouth of Gulf, crew evacuated -report 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z The U.S. and Iran trade blame Tuesday for an incident in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend that saw a U.S. ‘Good cop-bad cop’ scheme: Strait of Hormuz incident may be linked to nuclear talks, analysts say 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Navy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Iran rejects US claim that speedboats sparked encounter 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Two Coast Guard cutters, including the Maui, were escorting the Navy ships through the relatively narrow Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf, Pentagon officials said. U.S. Vessel Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Patrol Boats 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z A US Coast Guard ship fired warning shots at Iranian boats that came close to American naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon says. Strait of Hormuz: US fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Gulf 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z Navy submarine through a section of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. cutter fires at Iranian vessels in Strait of Hormuz 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z Georgia in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend are permanently stationed in the Persian Gulf region: the U.S.S. ‘Good cop-bad cop’ scheme: Strait of Hormuz incident may be linked to nuclear talks, analysts say 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Navy’s claim that fast-approaching Iranian speedboats in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a tense encounter in the already sensitive region. Iran rejects US claim that speedboats sparked encounter 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Navy vessels in the Persian Gulf’s Strait of Hormuz in what the Pentagon called “unsafe and unprofessional” maneuvers by the naval arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. US ship fires warning shots in encounter with Iranian boats 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel in the Gulf region, is one of the world's most important shipping routes. Strait of Hormuz: US fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Gulf 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z It allows crude oil pumped in eastern fields to be shipped directly via the Red Sea, avoiding the Persian Gulf’s chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz. World Digest: April 27, 2021 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z In the summer of 2019, for example, Iran shot down an American drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims to capture detailed drone footage of U.S. aircraft carrier 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z Iranian authorities seized the chemical tanker in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman. Iran frees South Korean ship, captain after promise to help with frozen funds 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z A crisis there, or the Panama Canal, or the Strait of Malacca, or the Strait of Hormuz would roil global markets and — depending on the context — trigger potential standoffs between rival navies. Analysis | What the Ever Given saga taught us about the world 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Manning also singled out the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway off the Iranian coast and an irreplaceable cog in the international oil market. Fallout lingers after tanker pried loose in Suez Canal 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z Last July, the Guard launched underground ballistic missiles as part of an exercise involving a mock-up American aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting its network of subterranean missile sites. State TV: Iran inaugurates new underground missile facility 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z Overnight, the vessel passed through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a third of the world’s oil flows. Israeli-owned cargo ship back at sea after suspected attack 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z The Gulf of Oman leads through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for the world’s oil supplies. Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z The narrow Strait of Hormuz, separating Iran from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, is often the focus of maritime conflict. Israel blames Iran for attack on freighter near the Persian Gulf 2021-03-01T05:00:00Z In 2018, 21 million barrels per day of oil flowed through the Gulf’s Strait of Hormuz, equivalent to about 21% of global petroleum liquids demand at the time, according to the U.S. Israeli-owned ship hit by explosion in Gulf 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z The crew, including sailors from Indonesia, Myanmar, South Korea and Vietnam, were in custody at the port city of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran: Sailors from seized South Korean tanker to be released 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z There are wider tensions after the seizure by Iran last week of a South Korean tanker further away in the Strait of Hormuz. Ship insurers primed to raise rates after Red Sea attacks 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z The crew, including sailors from Indonesia, Myanmar, South Korea and Vietnam, remain in custody at the port city of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz. South Korean diplomat in Iran over seized ship, frozen funds 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z A month later, the U.S. military shot down an Iranian UAV over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launches massive ‘drone combat wargames’ 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z The MT Hankuk Chemi was seized by Iranian forces near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and its crew of 20 detained. South Korea calls for release of tanker seized by Iran 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z South Korea’s Defense Ministry said it was sending its anti-piracy unit to near the Strait of Hormuz — a 4,400-ton-class destroyer with about 300 troops. South Korean tanker was boarded by armed Iran Guard forces 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z The military raid on Monday on the MT Hankuk Chemi was at odds with Iranian explanations that they stopped the vessel for polluting the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. South Korean tanker was boarded by armed Iran Guard forces 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Navy guided-missile submarine made an unusual transit of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. US bomber mission over Persian Gulf aimed at cautioning Iran 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z The Navy on Monday sailed the nuclear-powered submarine USS Georgia through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s increased pressure on Iran threatens Biden’s desire to rejoin nuclear deal 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z Iran tanker seizure: What is the Strait of Hormuz? South Korea calls for release of tanker seized by Iran 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Navy’s vision, the Strait of Hormuz is also regarded as a highly sensitive military “choke point.” US Navy carriers steam near Iranian coast in show of power 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet routinely patrols the area along with an American-led coalition monitoring the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of the world’s oil passes. South Korean tanker was boarded by armed Iran Guard forces 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Iran’s army began an annual three-day naval exercise near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, state TV reported. Iran’s army begins drill near the strategic Strait of Hormuz 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z The prospectus cited the recent Iranian seizure of several oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz that sharply escalated tensions between Tehran and the U.S. Dubai, hit hard by virus, returns to global financial market 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps launched underground ballistic missiles Wednesday as part of an exercise involving a mock-up U.S. aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting its network of subterranean missile sites. World Digest: July 29, 2020 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z The replica used in the drill resembles the Nimitz-class carriers that the US Navy routinely sails into the Persian Gulf from the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the waterway. Iran threatens US by targeting replica aircraft carrier in Strait of Hormuz 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z South Korea’s Defense Ministry said it was sending its anti-piracy unit to near the Strait of Hormuz - a 4,400-ton-class destroyer with about 300 troops. South Korean tanker was boarded by armed Iran Guard forces 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z The Iranian navy handles all operations in the Gulf of Oman on the eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil traded passes. Iran’s army begins drill near the strategic Strait of Hormuz 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z Navy routinely sails into the Persian Gulf -- was pulled by a tugboat into the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to satellite images released Monday. Iran moves mock aircraft carrier into Strait of Hormuz ahead of apparent live-fire drill 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z Navy routinely sails into the Persian Gulf from the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the waterway. Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker and briefly detained a second in the Strait of Hormuz, increasing tensions in the strategic waterway. Today in History 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z Iran regularly holds exercises in the Gulf of Oman, which is close to the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of the world’s oil trade passes. State media: Iran test fires cruise missile in naval drill 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z In August, the Iranian navy boarded and briefly detained a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s army begins drill near the strategic Strait of Hormuz 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z Navy routinely sails into the Persian Gulf from the Strait of Hormuz, where 20 percent of all the world's oil passes through. Iran appears to build fake aircraft carrier as tensions with US grow 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z It remains unclear when or if the Nimitz will pass through the Strait of Hormuz or not during its time in the Mideast. Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z Navy routinely sails into the Persian Gulf from the Strait of Hormuz, its narrow mouth where 20% of all the world’s oil passes through. Amid US tension, Iran builds fake aircraft carrier to attack 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z It borders Oman and is near the Strait of Hormuz. UK court orders gunrunner to pay over $4.1M to UAE emirate 2020-05-22T04:00:00Z The ship was hit near the southern port of Jask not far from the Strait of Hormuz late Sunday, and rescue teams helped evacuate the wounded, according to reports. Iranian navy hits own ship with missile, kills 19 sailors near Persian Gulf waters 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z The Gulf of Oman is a particularly sensitive waterway as it connects to the Strait of Hormuz - through which about a fifth of the world’s oil passes. Iranian missile hits own naval vessel, killing at least one sailor: state media 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z Iran regularly holds exercises in the region, which is close to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of the world’s oil passes. Iranian navy ship hit by missile in fatal friendly-fire incident in Gulf 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z Iran regularly holds exercises in the region, which is closed to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of the world’s oil passes. Iran missile strikes own ship, kills 1 sailor, hurts others 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z It described the incident on Sunday near the Strait of Hormuz as a "crash". Iranian navy ship 'sunk by friendly fire' 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z It manages security for shipping exiting the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf of Oman, and as a result has technical acumen and expertise in relaying communications. The US and Iran are still perilously close to conflict | Ali Vaez 2020-05-02T04:00:00Z Navy in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil passes. Iran Guard commander threatens US Navy after Trump tweet 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z Armed men boarded a Hong Kong-flagged tanker ship Tuesday off the coast of Iran near the crucial Strait of Hormuz, holding the ship for a short time before releasing it. World Digest: April 19, 2020 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z Armed men boarded a Hong Kong-flagged tanker ship Tuesday off the coast of Iran near the crucial Strait of Hormuz, holding the ship for a short time near the Iranian coast before releasing it. Iran’s Guard acknowledges encounter with US during a drill 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z Armed men boarded a Hong Kong-flagged tanker ship Tuesday off the coast of Iran near the crucial Strait of Hormuz, holding the ship for a short time near the Iranian coast before releasing it. Iran claims U.S. warships sparked tense encounter in Persian Gulf 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z Tense incidents remain common between Iranian and U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf and its narrow mouth called the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all the world’s oil passes. US accuses Iran of ‘dangerous’ harassment of US warships 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z Think of that waterway as vital to Russia's energy economy in the way the Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean, is to the Saudis and other regional fossil-fuel producers. World War III’s newest battlefield 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z Other attacks followed, including a missile fired by Revolutionary Guards air force units downing an American spy drone patrolling the Strait of Hormuz in June. How Months of Miscalculation Led the U.S. and Iran to the Brink of War 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Some of the ships are taking part in the maritime coalition that is safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, in the wake of Iranian attacks against commercial vessels last year. Uneasy quiet in Mideast, month after Iran strike against US 2020-02-02T05:00:00Z The U.S. blames Iran for planting mines that exploded against tankers last year near the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil passes. British officials: Vessel on fire in Gulf off Sharjah in UAE 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z Tokyo’s deployment, however, does not involve explicit operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Under U.S. pressure, Seoul to send mission to Strait of Hormuz 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z In other developments on Tuesday, South Korea Defense Ministry announced its anti-piracy unit operating in the Gulf of Aden was temporarily expanding its mission to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran acknowledges Russian-made missiles targeted Ukraine jet 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z According to the statement, the Strait of Hormuz is a shipping lane for more than 70 percent of South Korean oil imports and South Korean vessels sail through the area about 900 times annually. S. Korea naval unit to expand operations to Strait of Hormuz 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z Nearly a quarter of the world’s oil supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz at the gulf’s entrance. Trump Says the U.S. Is Ready for War. Not All His Troops Are So Sure. 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Nearly a quarter of the world's oil supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz at the gulf's entrance. Trump Says U.S. is ready for war. Not all his troops are so sure. 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z Iran may threaten the passage of ships carrying oil through the Strait of Hormuz, the passageway for more than one-fifth of the world’s consumption of liquid petroleum. Iran’s Grim Economy Limits Its Willingness to Confront the U.S. 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Close to the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway, Oman is openly described by defence officials as central to the UK’s projection “east of Suez” in a post-Brexit foreign policy. PM and Prince Charles in Oman to mark death of Sultan Qaboos 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z Near the Strait of Hormuz, the sultan’s security forces turned a blind eye to Iranian smugglers carrying goods such as televisions and ovens across the Persian Gulf on speedboats. Sultan Qaboos, who transformed Oman into a regional power broker, dies at 79 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z "Under the Sultan's steady leadership, Oman and its Royal Forces worked closely with U.S. forces to counter-terrorism, ensure the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and promote regional stability and security." Sultan Qaboos of Oman, who ruled since 1970, dies at 79 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution directed Qaboos’ attention to the Strait of Hormuz, through which almost a fifth of global oil passes. Sultan Qaboos ushered in Oman renaissance, quiet diplomacy 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z That’s a tactic used even today in the narrows of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil passes. Crash may be grim echo of US downing of Iran flight in 1988 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z In July, Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and briefly detained another. US-Iran tensions: A timeline of incidents between two longtime rivals 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z “For LNG markets, the escalating tensions in the Middle East mean all eyes will be on any risk to passage through the Strait of Hormuz,” said Saul Kavonic, analyst with Credit Suisse. Tanker owners face insurance headache as Mideast war risk haunts shipping trade 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z Tehran denied responsibility, though it did seize oil tankers around the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which 20% of the world’s crude oil travels. Risky Gulf Arab strategy tested by killing of Iran general 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z Presumably he wants allied forces to patrol the Persian Gulf at a time that tanker companies are halting their shipments across the Strait of Hormuz and airlines are avoiding Iraqi and Iranian airspace. Trump’s Iran Strategy: A Cease-Fire Wrapped in a Strategic Muddle 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z Speaking to reporters, Morrison added that an Australian naval vessel would travel as planned toward the Strait of Hormuz this week, to help protect shipping in the area. Australian prime minister says troops will remain in Iraq 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z “I don’t think a major blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is really much more likely than a week ago,” Mr. Fyfe said. Oil Prices Are Slow to Reflect U.S.-Iran Tensions 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z It earlier issued warnings after Iran shot down a U.S. military surveillance drone last year that saw airlines plan new routes to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z Moreover, nearly a quarter of the world’s oil moves through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, which is in Iran’s backyard. Column: Why do gas prices rise quickly and come down really, really slowly? 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z A war with Iran would see it use its Chinese-supplied anti-ship missiles, mines and coastal artillery to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, which is the corridor for 20% of the world’s oil supply. War with Iran: The American Empire will die not with a whimper but a bang 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Last year, when Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, his predecessor, Theresa May, tried to muster a European-led naval force to protect ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Johnson’s Balancing Act With Trump and Europe on Iran 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z The Royal Navy is patrolling the Strait of Hormuz off Iran, serving as deterrent against attacks on commercial shipping. Boris Johnson will not back Trump’s threat of targeting Iran’s cultural sites 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z Tehran denied responsibility, although it did seize oil tankers around the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s crude oil travels. Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z “The Strait of Hormuz is a vital thoroughfare for the West, and a large number of American destroyers and warships cross the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman, and the Persian Gulf,” he said. The Breathtaking Unravelling of the Middle East After Suleimani’s Death 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z The Europeans are also working to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. Iran Ends Nuclear Limits as Killing of Iranian General Upends Mideast 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z He offered praise for President Trump over his handling of an incident in June in which the Iranian government shot down an American drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranians in Los Angeles Shed Few Tears for Suleimani. But What Comes Next? 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Senior Revolutionary Guards commander Gen. Gholamali Abuhamzeh foreshadowed a possible attack on “vital American targets” located in the Strait of Hormuz. Iraqi air base with US troops, Green Zone, struck by several rockets, officials say 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Abuhamzeh, commander of the Revolutionary Guards in the southern province of Kerman, foreshadowed a possible attack on “vital American targets” located in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation of Soleimani’s death. Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander threatens attacks on 'vital' US destroyers, warships in Persian Gulf 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Molchanov pointed out that shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, while dramatic, would cause serious damage to Iran’s own economy, which is already struggling under the weight of American sanctions. Oil prices spike, Dow dives after U.S. airstrike kills top Iranian military leader 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z In addition to seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has been accused by the U.S. of launching cruise missiles and drones from its territory to bombard Saudi Arabia's oil installations. More Saudi Arabia oil attacks could be coming in wake of Soleimani's death, industry experts warn 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z This group operates a number of armed patrol boats in the Strait of Hormuz, the site of several confrontations involving foreign-flagged tankers in 2019. How strong is Iran's military? 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z That’s when the latest escalation with Iran began, with several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz that culminated with Tehran shooting down a US drone that it claimed had violated its airspace. The US airstrikes on Iran could be Trump’s biggest foreign policy blunder | Mohamad Bazzi 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z “The Strait of Hormuz is a vital point for the West and a large number of American destroyers and warships cross there,” Abuhamzeh said according to a Reuters report, citing Tasnim news agency. Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander threatens attacks on 'vital' US destroyers, warships in Persian Gulf 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is crucial to the major Asian economies, including China, South Korea, Japan and Indonesia. Oil prices spike, Dow dives after U.S. airstrike kills top Iranian military leader 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z About a fifth of the global oil supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping route between Oman and Iran which is one of the world’s most important strategic choke points. Oil prices spike after US drone strike kills Iranian general 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z He noted that Iran’s response may not be limited to the Strait of Hormuz. Oil price jumps on fear of Iranian retaliation against US 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z As much as a fifth of global supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage which provides access to the Gulf. Oil prices jump after top Iranian general killed 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z In July last year, the Revolutionary Guard seized a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander threatens attacks on 'vital' US destroyers, warships in Persian Gulf 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z An obvious point of vulnerability is the narrow Strait of Hormuz, hemmed in by Iran’s southern coast. Oil prices spike, Dow dives after U.S. airstrike kills top Iranian military leader 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Soon after, explosions the U.S. blames on Iranian-laid mines targeting oil tankers near the crucial Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil passes. AP Explains: Rising Iran, US tension after general’s killing 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z About 80% of the crude oil that goes through the Strait of Hormuz goes to countries in Asia, including China, Japan, India and South Korea. Oil price jumps on fear of Iranian retaliation against US 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Soon after, explosions the U.S. blames on Iranian-laid mines targeting oil tankers near the crucial Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil passes. AP Explains: Rising Iran, US tension after general’s killing 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z A coalition of nations has been formed to limit Iranian threats to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Mike Pompeo: U.S. pressure working to change Iran’s hostile behavior 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z In a paper issued last summer assessing the impact of a conflict in the region, Rapidan argued that a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could last “for many weeks, if not longer.” Oil prices spike, Dow dives after U.S. airstrike kills top Iranian military leader 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z The Maritime Self-Defense Force will not patrol the vital shipping lanes that run through the Strait of Hormuz. Japan to Deploy Destroyer to Middle East 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z Japan will stay away from the Strait of Hormuz, where the U.S.-led coalition is operating. Japan OKs divisive plan to send naval troops to Mideast 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z HMS Defender has been deployed to the Middle East since August, safeguarding merchant shipping entering and leaving the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. Navy seizes £3.3m of crystal meth in Middle East 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z “Japan is sending a surveillance vessel but not to the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz,” he added. Iran's Rouhani welcomes Japan opt-out of U.S.-led naval mission in Gulf 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z Under the plan, expected to be approved next week, the ship and the plane will not enter the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil-shipping lane. In Japan, Iran’s President May Be Seeking a Line to the U.S. 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z The mission was put together after Iran seized a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz in July. Denmark to send frigate to European-led mission in Gulf 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z In the latest projection of force, the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln passed through the Strait of Hormuz last week, the first time a Navy carrier had traversed the Persian Gulf since April. U.S. Commander Warns of Iranian Attack in Middle East 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft, which had been in the Arabian Sea for months over those tensions, sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the U.S. Iran blames deadly unrest on outsiders, including US 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z The commander overseeing U.S. naval forces in the Middle East told Reuters in May that he would send an aircraft carrier through the Strait of Hormuz if needed. U.S. aircraft carrier strike group sails through Strait of Hormuz 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z The Iranians, with Russian support, are touting a rival plan to bring peace to the Strait of Hormuz, involving its regional partners. Unidentified foreign drone shot down in Iran, say news agencies 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z In June, Iran shot down a U.S. surveillance drone in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports: Iran downs ‘unknown’ drone over Persian Gulf port 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z AQR also awarded medals to the air force commander and officers who brought down the U.S. drone over the Strait of Hormuz in June, nearly sparking a military confrontation with Washington. Religious foundation secretly recruiting spies for Iran, funding terrorism, report says 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z July 18 - The United States said USS Boxer destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the U.S. Factbox: Attacks, incidents heightening Gulf tensions since May 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z About a fifth of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. aircraft carrier strike group sails through Strait of Hormuz 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z The mysterious attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran shooting down a U.S. military surveillance drone and other incidents across the wider Middle East followed Trump’s decision. Iran reports: Explosion at Iran oil tanker off Saudi Arabia 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Washington first proposed the effort in the Gulf in June after accusing Iran of attacking oil tankers around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint. Exclusive: Iran not 'drawing back' militarily after Saudi attack-US admiral 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z Iran released a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz last week after holding it for two months amid a standoff over security in the Persian Gulf region. Iran sentences man to death on charges of spying for CIA 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Iranian commandos seized the tanker on July 19 in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. World Digest: Sept. 27, 2019 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z Iran seized the British tanker on July 19 near the Strait of Hormuz for alleged marine violations. Stena Impero in international water following Iran detention 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z Iran seized the tanker in July in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil passes. The Latest: Iran says detained UK-flagged tanker has left 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z The vessel was seized by Iranian troops in the Strait of Hormuz in July. Seized British tanker 'preparing to leave' Iran 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z Iran seized the tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil passes. UK-flagged tanker held by Iran sending location for 1st time 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z The Stena Impero was detained in the Strait of Hormuz waterway for alleged marine violations two weeks after Britain seized an Iranian tanker off the territory of Gibraltar. UK tanker held in Iran leaves Bandar Abbas port: Refinitiv data 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z The Sept. 14 attack followed months of lower-level attacks on oil tankers and the shooting down of a U.S. surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s leader: US committing ‘merciless economic terrorism’ 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z The plan will reportedly focus on creating an anti-U.S. maritime security paradigm for the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping channel in the Persian Gulf. Trump seeks back channel talks with Rouhani to ease Iran-Saudi tensions 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z Iran seized the tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of the world’s oil passes. Swedish owner of oil tanker held by Iran: ship has not moved 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z In May and June, several tankers operating near the Strait of Hormuz were damaged in what the United States said was sabotage by Iranian forces — which Iran also denied. Iran Says British Tanker Is Free to Go After 2 Months of Detention 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z The vessel was seized in the Strait of Hormuz and transferred to an Iranian port in the Hormuzgan province. Iranians claim seized British tanker now free to sail 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z Navy surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump seeks allies at U.N. to fight Iranian aggression 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z Similar parades were held in major cities and towns across the country including the port city of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vows to lead Persian Gulf ‘energy security’ as U.S. deploys more troops 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Morrison told reporters on Friday that Australia had not been asked to engage further in the conflict in Iran beyond protecting ships from Iranian threats in the critical Strait of Hormuz. In Shadow of Ukraine Scandal, White House Hosts Second State Dinner of Trump Era 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Navy spy drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s gamble: Analysts say brazen attack aimed to pressure U.S. with little fear of reprisal 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Six foreign tankers sabotaged outside the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Entrenches Its “Axis of Resistance” Across the Middle East 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z US vessels and bases would be vulnerable to attacks by Iranian missiles, and about a fifth of the world's oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Why would Iran raise the stakes by attacking Saudi Arabia? 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z American officials concluded that Iranian forces sabotaged a handful of oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz in May and June, and shot down an American surveillance drone in June. Hard-Liners in Iran See No Drawback to Bellicose Strategy 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z In May and June, several tankers were damaged in or near the Strait of Hormuz, in what American officials said were Iranian attacks. Trump Says Iran Appears Responsible for Saudi Attack but That He Wants to Avoid War 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z Since then, Iran has taken ever bolder action, including boosting its uranium enrichment and harassing oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s gamble: Analysts say brazen attack aimed to pressure U.S. with little fear of reprisal 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z In July, Britain and Gibraltar seized an Iranian ship they accused of carrying oil to Syria, and Iran retaliated by detaining a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Three Australians Are Being Held in Iran, Government Says 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z US announces it is putting together a coalition of countries to patrol the Strait of Hormuz. Three Australians, two of them dual British citizens, held in Iran 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z Two weeks later, Iran seized a British oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz for alleged marine violations, according to Reuters. Iran seizes boat with Filipino crew suspected of smuggling fuel in Persian Gulf 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z Iran in retaliation seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz leading into the Gulf. Iranian tanker seized by Gibraltar 'photographed off Syria' 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z Two weeks later, Iran in retaliation seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz leading into the Gulf. Iranian tanker Adrian Darya 1 photographed off Syrian port Tartus:... 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z The Swedish-owned Stena Impero was detained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on July 19 in the Strait of Hormuz for alleged marine violations, two weeks after Britain detained an Iranian tanker off the territory of Gibraltar. Seven of tanker Stena Impero's crew reach Dubai after Iran frees them 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z In August, the Australian prime minister committed to a US-led mission to patrol the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil passes. Three Australians, two of them dual British citizens, held in Iran 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, mysterious oil tanker attacks struck near the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks, attacks that the U.S. blames on Iran. Iran poised for faster centrifuges as nuclear deal collapses 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Aden lies strategically near the mouth of the Red Sea and along shipping lanes from the Strait of Hormuz, near Iran. Six reasons the crisis in Yemen’s south matters 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z The two countries ratcheted up tensions earlier this year after the regime attacked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and later shot down an unmanned American drone earlier. Rouhani announces 'third step' in backing out of nuclear deal-- developing centrifuges 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z Iran will free seven of the 23 crew members of a British-flagged oil tanker seized in the Strait of Hormuz in July for allegedly violating Iranian laws, a foreign ministry official announced Wednesday. Iran to free 7 crew members of seized British tanker under 'humane policy,' 16 members to stay aboard vessel 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z The Swedish-owned tanker was detained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on July 19 in the Strait of Hormuz waterway for alleged marine violations, two weeks after Britain detained an Iranian tanker off the territory of Gibraltar. Iran gives Europe two more months to save nuclear deal 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z Iran says it will free on humanitarian grounds seven of the 23 crew members of a British-flagged oil tanker that it seized in the Strait of Hormuz in July. Iran to free seven crew of seized British tanker 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z It includes surveillance of the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb, another narrow strait that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden off Yemen and East Africa. New US-led patrols in Persian Gulf raise stakes with Iran 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z About two weeks later, Iran seized a 30,000-ton British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage to the Persian Gulf through which about 20 percent of the world’s crude oil travels. U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Wandering Iranian Oil Tanker 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z Navy surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz in June; U.S. forces shot down an Iranian drone a month later in the region. Trump says U.S. not to blame for explosion at Iranian missile site 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z But these purported budget reductions did not translate into reduced threats in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this year, when Iran attacked with mines, attempted to seize commercial vessels and shot down a U.S. drone. Opinion | The flaw in Trump’s maximum pressure campaign toward Iran 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Navy surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz and the Pentagon nearly responded with a strike on Iranian targets before Trump called it off. Top general defends behavior of U.S. troops in a ‘very politically turbulent time’ 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z The Guard, a paramilitary force answerable only to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, pilot speedboats through the Strait of Hormuz and run drills practicing swarming larger warships. New US-led patrols in Persian Gulf raise stakes with Iran 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z In June, after Iran shot down a U.S. spy drone near the Strait of Hormuz, the Trump administration hit the country with even more sanctions. Iran's middle class feels the brunt of U.S. sanctions 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Within days, a series of attacks began on tankers in or near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for a third of all the world’s seaborne oil. Iran’s Rouhani Says No Talks With Trump Until Sanctions Are Lifted 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Even as Iranian forces have stepped up their aggression by seizing several tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, European leaders have sought to maintain the 2015 nuclear deal without the United States. Iran’s Zarif makes surprise trip to G-7, catching Trump off-guard 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Mysterious explosions struck oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. Drone war takes flight, raising stakes in Iran, US tensions 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z In the past four months, the ship has entered neither the Persian Gulf nor the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial oil-tanker highways it is supposed to protect. This U.S. Warship Threatens Iran (From 600 Miles Away) 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z She said that any upcoming decisions about Danish contributions to military missions in Syria or the Strait of Hormuz would be unaffected. In Denmark, Bewilderment and Anger Over Trump’s Canceled Visit 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z But Britain later relented, after failing to assemble a separate European coalition to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Australia Is Third Country to Join U.S. in Patrolling Strait of Hormuz 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z In June, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shot down a U.S. surveillance drone in the Strait of Hormuz, further heightening tensions. U.S. military drone shot down over northern Yemen 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z Among the examples he cited were the Iranian seizures of foreign-flagged oil tankers traversing the Strait of Hormuz last month. Pompeo Concedes Challenges on ISIS and North Korea, but Says Iran Policy Is Working 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z So the Lincoln remains in the North Arabian Sea, and at times more than 600 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz. This U.S. Warship Threatens Iran (From 600 Miles Away) 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Iran soon detained a British-flagged tanker, the Stena Impero, in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow entryway to the Persian Gulf that is a conduit for about 20 percent of the world’s crude oil. Seized Iranian Tanker Leaves Gibraltar Despite U.S. Pressure 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z “Fifteen to 16 percent of crude oil and 25 to 30 percent of refined oil destined for Australia transits through the Strait of Hormuz,” Mr. Morrison said. Australia Is Third Country to Join U.S. in Patrolling Strait of Hormuz 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z When Gibraltar seized the Grace 1, suspecting it was delivering fuel to Syria, Tehran commandeered a British tanker as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz near Iran’s coast. U.S. sanctions on the high seas test European allies' patience 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z Two weeks after Grace 1 was detained, on 19 July, Iran seized the British flagged tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz. US issues warrant to seize Iranian oil tanker 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z The Navy has sent smaller warships through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Persian Gulf, but Navy officials say privately that an aircraft carrier could prove too tantalizing a target for Iran to resist. This U.S. Warship Threatens Iran (From 600 Miles Away) 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Two weeks later, Iran seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz leading into the Gulf. Iran tanker prepares to leave after Gibraltar decides to free it: TV 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z Iran’s detention of the British-flagged tanker last month in the Strait of Hormuz was in retaliation for that. Australia Is Third Country to Join U.S. in Patrolling Strait of Hormuz 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z “It can’t be that the Strait of Hormuz is free for you and the Strait of Gibraltar is not free for us.” U.S. sanctions on the high seas test European allies' patience 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z About 20 percent of the world’s oil supply is carried by tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to destinations around the world. Gibraltar Releases Iranian Tanker, Hours After U.S. Asked to Seize It 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z Navy officials say there is nothing that they can do in the Strait of Hormuz or the Persian Gulf that they cannot do from the North Arabian Sea. This U.S. Warship Threatens Iran (From 600 Miles Away) 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z Two weeks later, Iran commandeered a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming marine violations. Iran Arrests British-Iranian Academic Amid Tanker Standoff With U.K. 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z Two weeks after the capture of the Iranian tanker, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized a British tanker, Stena Impero, near the Strait of Hormuz, accusing it of marine violations. Iran says Britain might release Grace 1 oil tanker soon: IRNA 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z But the seizure of a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran last month has put pressure on London to consider a more robust stance. Trump adviser Bolton: U.S. would enthusiastically support a UK... 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z Defense Secretary Mark Esper asked South Korea to send troops to join a U.S.-led maritime force in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran, Yonhap news agency said on Friday. U.S. asks South Korea to send troops to Strait of Hormuz - Yonhap 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z “I want to thank Britain for your decision to protect the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” Mr. Pompeo said Wednesday. Pompeo: U.S. eager for free-trade deal with post-Brexit Britain 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is the chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Rouhani warns: ‘War with Iran is the mother of all wars’ 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Closing the Strait of Hormuz, through which tankers carrying oil for 20 percent of world demand traverse, would be an economic hammer blow. Stock shock shows how Trump keeps gambling with the economy 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z “A strait for a strait. It can’t be that the Strait of Hormuz is free for you and the Strait of Gibraltar is not free for us,” Rouhani said. War with Iran is the mother of all wars: Iran president 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Last month, the American military downed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz in what President Trump called an act of self-defense. U.K. Joins U.S.-Led Effort to Protect Ships in Strait of Hormuz 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Mr. Raab said that while the Johnson government continues to support the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that Mr. Trump repudiated last year, “it’s absolutely imperative to uphold freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.” Pompeo: U.S. eager for free-trade deal with post-Brexit Britain 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z In the meantime, Rouhani suggested shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, arguably the most important oil passage in the world, is not safe. Rouhani warns: ‘War with Iran is the mother of all wars’ 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Two weeks later, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized a British tanker, Stena Impero, near the Strait of Hormuz for alleged marine violations. Iran says it will further breach nuclear deal in one month unless... 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil traffic passes through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. War with Iran is the mother of all wars: Iran president 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Britain says it will work with the United States in a “new international maritime security mission” to protect merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Latest: Britain to join US-led ship security mission 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z “We look forward to working alongside the U.S. and others to find an international solution to the problems in the Strait of Hormuz.” UK to join U.S.-led maritime security mission in Gulf 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Revolutionary Guard commandos last month captured the British-flagged Stena Impero near the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and is a key waterway for global oil shipments. Iran says it has seized third foreign tanker in Persian Gulf 2019-08-04T04:00:00Z That day, a second British Royal Navy warship, the Duncan, arrived in the Persian Gulf to escort ships flying the British flag through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Says It Has Seized Another Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf 2019-08-04T04:00:00Z The island sits in the Persian Gulf between Saudi Arabia and Iran, north of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran seizes oil tanker carrying 'smuggled fuel' in Persian Gulf, state media reports 2019-08-04T04:00:00Z In recent months, tensions were high between Washington and Tehran after Iran attacked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and later shot down an unmanned American drone. Iran's foreign minister invited to White House, Tehran decided against visit: report 2019-08-03T04:00:00Z A fine point, I admit, but the first sentence of the July 19 front-page article “U.S. ship downs Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz” described the USS Boxer as a “U.S. naval ship.” Opinion | Readers critique The Post: It’s not about optics — unless it’s photos of Trump 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z In May and June, the United States accused Tehran of sabotaging six oil tankers just beyond the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Foreign Minister Was Invited to Meet Trump in the Oval Office 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Recent confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping corridor, and fears of a wider conflict have prompted the UAE to call for de-escalation and diplomacy with Iran. World Digest: July 31, 2019 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z But Iran became more aggressive as the United States tightened sanctions, breaching some elements of the nuclear agreement and challenging oil tankers traversing the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. sanctions Iran’s foreign minister amid escalating tensions 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z But on Tuesday, the U.K. invited representatives from the U.S. and France to a meeting to discuss the Strait of Hormuz situation. U.S. finding allies skeptical about Persian Gulf defense operation against Iran 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z But in recent months, Washington and Tehran were on a constant brink of war after the regime attacked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and later shot down an unmanned American drone. Iran calls Pompeo's offer to address Iranian people in Tehran a 'hypocritical gesture' 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z Tehran says its Revolutionary Guard detained the Stena Impero on 19 July in the key shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz after it collided with a fishing boat. 'Growing concern' for seized British tanker crew 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z Tensions spiked between Iran and Britain this month when Iranian commandos seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important waterway for oil shipments. BP has no plans to take its own tankers through Hormuz 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z Supply risks are still a concern as tensions remained high around the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil passes. Oil prices rise ahead of expected U.S. interest rate cut 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Crude prices were still supported by supply risk as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil passageway. Oil loses ground on pessimism over U.S.-China trade talks 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran in recent months further soured ties, prompting U.S. officials to call for allies to join a planned maritime security mission. South Korea to send naval unit to Strait of Hormuz: newspaper 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z Britain sent a second warship on Sunday to escort its ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. Talks to salvage Iran nuclear deal 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, three Iranian vessels tried to block the passage of a BP-operated tanker through the Strait of Hormuz but withdrew after warnings from a British warship. BP has no plans to take its own tankers through Hormuz 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z Iranian commandos seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on July 19, two weeks British forces captured an Iranian oil tanker near Gibraltar, accusing it of violating sanctions on Syria. Rouhani hopes British PM Johnson's 'familiarity' with Iran will... 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is a vital waterway for oil tankers. The Latest: Royal Navy warship sent to protect Gulf shipping 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z “It is obvious that we have to protect our ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, isn’t it? So we’re considering various possibilities,” deputy ministry spokesman Ro Jae-cheon told a regular news briefing on Monday. South Korea to send naval unit to Strait of Hormuz: newspaper 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is a vital waterway for oil tankers. Royal Navy sends warship to defend freedom of navigation in Persian Gulf 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z On July 19, Iranian commandos seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important waterway for oil shipments. Britain's seizure of Iranian oil tanker was illegal and will be... 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z The State Department said it’s “very supportive” of a European initiative to safeguard ships in the Strait of Hormuz, even as the United States pursues its own operation to secure the narrow waterway. US building coalition to protect ships crossing Persian Gulf 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z At any one time, there are several dozen tankers on their way to or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. Is this the world's most important waterway? 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z But Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told a cabinet meeting Wednesday that it was Iran’s duty to protect the gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. and Europe are pursuing sharply different plans for patrols in the Persian Gulf 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Over the weekend, U.S. officials announced Operation Sentinel, seeking to enlist allies to provide military escorts to non-Iranian commercial oil vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere in the Persian Gulf. Esper welcomes allies to protect ships traveling in Middle Eastern waterways from Iran 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Britain this week announced plans to develop and deploy a Europe-led "maritime protection mission" to safeguard shipping in the area after Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Iran hints at swap with UK in bid to reduce tensions 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z The Stena Impero was seized by Iranian forces Friday while transiting the vital Strait of Hormuz — providing the first test for Johnson on becoming prime minister Wednesday afternoon. Near the top of Boris Johnson’s in-box: Iran tanker standoff 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z About a fifth of the world's oil - nearly 21 million barrels a day - passed through the Strait of Hormuz last year. Is this the world's most important waterway? 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z Navy escorted commercial vessels from Kuwait traversing the Strait of Hormuz because of attacks on tankers by Iraq and Iran. The U.S. and Europe are pursuing sharply different plans for patrols in the Persian Gulf 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z The drone recorded three hours of video of the ship and five other vessels from when they entered the Strait of Hormuz, the Revolutionary Guard said on its website. Drones watch every U.S. ship in the Persian Gulf, Iran’s navy chief claims 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z Iran’s capture of a British oil tanker last week sparked worries about supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil flows. Oil prices gain on U.S. inventory drop, Middle East tensions 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z He added that they were two separate incidents but during the same transit through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. military took defensive action against second Iranian drone... 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is vital for the main oil exporters in the Gulf region, whose economies are built around oil and gas production. Is this the world's most important waterway? 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Iran has rejected any need for Western ships to patrol the waters along its southern coast, instead pledging to secure the Strait of Hormuz itself. The U.S. and Europe are pursuing sharply different plans for patrols in the Persian Gulf 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z U.S. officials believe not one but two Iranian drones were downed by a U.S. warship transiting the Strait of Hormuz last week, Fox News confirmed Tuesday. US warship may have downed second Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz, officials say 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z He also announced that Britain has raised the maritime warning to Level 3, “advising against all passage in Iranian waters and, for the moment, in the entire Strait of Hormuz.” Iran’s claims that it broke up U.S. spy ring are ‘totally false,’ Trump says 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z In that time Tehran has been implicated in attacks on six other oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a build up of US and UK naval forces in the area. Could Iran tensions push up petrol prices? 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping route in the Gulf region, is at the centre of rising tensions after Iran seized a British-flagged tanker there. Is this the world's most important waterway? 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z Maritime publication Lloyd’s List reported that a large British ship traveled through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shadowed by the British warship HMS Montrose. The U.S. and Europe are pursuing sharply different plans for patrols in the Persian Gulf 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z The Iran military seized the Stena Impero ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in what appeared to be an act of retaliation for the British capture of an Iranian tanker two weeks earlier. Iran's ship seizure in Strait of Hormuz not retaliation: foreign... 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z The announcement adds to concerns about Tehran’s nuclear program and its efforts to impede shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s claims that it broke up U.S. spy ring are ‘totally false,’ Trump says 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z The AA warned that prolonged uncertainty over the safety of international ships carrying oil through the Strait of Hormuz could keep UK petrol prices at already high levels this summer. Could Iran tensions push up petrol prices? 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z Despite its small size, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes. Is this the world's most important waterway? 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z And in fairness, given the wider tensions in the region, there is a more general threat to merchant vessels plying the Strait of Hormuz. Hunt seeks European help over Gulf ships 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z On Friday, Iran seized a UK-flagged tanker in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. 'CIA spies sentenced to death' in Iran 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z The vessel, which was captured Friday in the Strait of Hormuz, currently is anchored outside the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas. Pompeo on Iran’s capture of British-flagged tanker: Up to ‘United Kingdom to take care of their ships’ 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z A new Marine Corps anti-drone system was responsible for destroying an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. New Marine Corps anti-drone system used to take down Iranian drone 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z He said Iran guarantees the security of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and insisted its action was to "uphold international maritime rules". Iran releases images of tanker captives 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z On any given day, about 15 to 30 large British-flagged ships travel through the Gulf, with up to three passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Factbox: Iran tanker crisis shows that Britain no longer rules the... 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z But on Friday, Iran followed through on its threat and detained a British tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was "violating international maritime rules" - a claim rebuffed by Britain. Iran and the Gulf crisis explained 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z Iranian Revolutionary Guards rappelled from helicopters and seized the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in apparent retaliation for the British capture of an Iranian tanker two weeks earlier. All crew on British-flagged tanker are in good health: Iranian... 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z British Prime Minister Theresa May will chair an emergency security session to discuss how to respond to Iran’s seizure of a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The Latest: Iran says 17 CIA spies arrested, some sentenced 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z Britain is also seeking support from key European allies in an effort to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. Britain’s May to chair emergency session on seized tanker 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z Britain is also seeking diplomatic and operational support from key European allies in an effort to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. Britain’s May to chair emergency session on seized tanker 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z In the latest turn of events, Iran seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, apparently in retaliation for the detention of one of its own tankers by British forces off Gibraltar. Iran and the Gulf crisis explained 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z The tanker’s seizure illustrates the challenge confronting the international community as it attempts to secure the safety of shipping in the Persian Gulf and the narrow Strait of Hormuz that controls access to it. A Royal Navy warship tried to stop Iran from seizing a British tanker, leaked audio reveals. Iran took it anyway. 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z On Friday, the Stena Impero was seized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the key shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran said it was "violating international maritime rules". May to chair emergency meeting on Iran crisis 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z The Foreign Office is seeking a diplomatic solution to the conflict but has advised all British-flagged ships not to enter the Strait of Hormuz. Jeremy Hunt under pressure to back plan for Gulf force as Iran digs in 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z “Finally, we urge the honorable government and president to put on its agenda the issue of collecting toll from the ships which pass through the Strait of Hormuz.” Iran eyes ‘toll’ on all ships passing through Strait of Hormuz 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z Beyond that, the tensions threaten the use of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the Gulf crisis explained 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z On Friday, the Stena Impero was seized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route in the Gulf. UK 'didn't take eye off ball' over tanker 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z Iranian officials say the seizure of the British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was a response to Britain's role in impounding an Iranian supertanker two weeks earlier. 'Alter your course': Audio reveals UK Navy-Iran exchange before tanker seizure 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z July 18 - The United States says USS Boxer “destroyed” an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the U.S. Timeline: Iran's recent clashes with the West over Gulf shipping,... 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z Iranian lawmakers on Sunday said they believe their country should impose a “toll” on all ships that pass through the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran eyes ‘toll’ on all ships passing through Strait of Hormuz 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z Almost a fifth of the world’s annual oil consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which lies at the entrance to the Gulf between Iran and Oman. British warship warned Iranian forces against seizing tanker 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z He said Iran guarantees the security of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and insisted its action were to "uphold international maritime rules". UK 'didn't take eye off ball' over tanker 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz, the outlet from the Persian Gulf, is the world’s biggest oil transit choke point. The UK’s dubious role in the new tanker war with Iran 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z Tzachi Hanegbi spoke to Israel Radio on Sunday after Iran’s seizure of a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The Latest: Germany urges diplomacy amid Gulf tensions 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z The British government urged all British shipping vessels to stay away from the Strait of Hormuz, the route for all ships transporting oil and other products from ports in the Persian Gulf. From Iran, defiance after tanker capture and a message: It could happen again 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z Britain mobilized a diplomatic broadside — but no immediate military action — against Iran on Saturday in retaliation for its seizure of the Stena Impero, a British-flagged tanker, in the Strait of Hormuz. Britain mounts diplomatic response for Iran to release tanker 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z Central Command said Friday it put additional patrol aircraft into international airspace in the Strait of Hormuz to monitor the situation. Iran’s poking at West heightens risks of military missteps 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z It could make shipping, particularly tanker traffic, in the Strait of Hormuz more difficult. The UK’s dubious role in the new tanker war with Iran 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z He said it was Iran that guarantees the security of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Hunt urges Iran to 'reverse illegal' ship seizure 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z Britain warned there would be “serious consequences” should Iran fail to release the tanker, seized Friday in the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow and crowded waterway through which a fifth of the world’s oil passes. From Iran, defiance after tanker capture and a message: It could happen again 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z He added that it was Iran “that guarantees the security of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.” Britain mounts diplomatic response for Iran to release tanker 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z The government has advised British ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, an admission it cannot protect them. Trump’s arch-hawk lured Britain into a dangerous trap to punish Iran | Simon Tisdall 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said Saturday that the Iranians’ behavior is “illegal and destabilizing” and warned of “serious consequences” after the tanker was seized in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Britain warns of 'serious consequences' if Iran doesn't release seized tanker as regime insists it was 'reciprocal' move 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt initially said two ships were seized Friday in the Strait of Hormuz, the second sailing under a Liberian flag. Iran says British tanker seized because of collision 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Last month, Iran shot down a US surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz, accusing it of violating Iranian airspace. US to send troops to S Arabia amid Iran tensions 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow waterway that controls access to the Persian Gulf, the route for a fifth of the world’s tanker traffic. Iran seizes British tanker in Strait of Hormuz; denies Trump’s claim that drone was brought down 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The seizure of Grace I led directly to Friday’s capture by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of a British tanker, the Stena Impero, in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s arch-hawk lured Britain into a dangerous trap to punish Iran | Simon Tisdall 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z “I’m extremely concerned by the seizure of two naval vessels by Iranian authorities in the Strait of Hormuz,” Hunt said in a statement. Iran detains two British tankers in Strait of Hormuz, raising new fears of military confrontation 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Recent seizures and attacks aimed at oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz will raise insurance rates for shipping companies and, if unchecked, reduce tanker traffic in the vital waterway, according to energy experts. Gulf tanker incidents may raise shippers’ costs, cut traffic 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Here is a look at what’s been happening and why the Strait of Hormuz matters. What's behind Iran's aggression in the Strait of Hormuz? 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The television station said the footage was provided by the Revolutionary Guard and showed Boxer entering the Strait of Hormuz. Iran seizes British tanker in Strait of Hormuz; denies Trump’s claim that drone was brought down 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z “I’m extremely concerned by the seizure of two naval vessels by Iranian authorities in the Strait of Hormuz,” Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said. Britain says seizure of two vessels by Iran is unacceptable 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z U.S. officials said the warship took action to defend itself Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz after multiple calls to stand down were ignored. Iran claims video shows U.S. did not down its drone 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The ship’s owners issued a statement saying it had been “approached by unidentified small crafts and a helicopter during transit of the Strait of Hormuz while the vessel was in international waters.” Iran claims to have seized British oil tanker in strait of Hormuz 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is the busiest, most important waterway for the world’s oil industry. What's behind Iran's aggression in the Strait of Hormuz? 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The State Department and Pentagon were to hold a meeting with diplomats Friday to discuss the need for a coalition to protect maritime security around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran seizes British tanker in Strait of Hormuz; denies Trump’s claim that drone was brought down 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The company says there are 23 personnel on board and it was approached by "unidentified small crafts and a helicopter" in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran 'seizes British-flagged oil tanker' 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z The episode is the latest friction to test nerves around the Strait of Hormuz, a major chokepoint for oil tankers. Washington, Tehran at odds over whether U.S. downed Iranian drone 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Navy destroyed an Iranian drone over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Eye-for-an-Eye Strategy in the Gulf 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Tehran refutes Trump’s statement that a U.S. warship destroyed one of its drones in the Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the ship. 10 Things to Know for Today 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Iran is denying a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the strategic Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the ship. The Latest: Iran says all its drones safely returned to base 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z A U.S. military commander in the region said the United States would work “aggressively” to ensure free passage of vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Allies play hard to get on U.S. proposal to protect oil shipping lanes 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z “All drones belonging to Iran in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz ... returned safely to their bases after their mission of identification and control,” he said. Washington, Tehran at odds over whether U.S. downed Iranian drone 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Speaking at the White House, Trump said the drone came within 1,000 yards of the USS Boxer in the Strait of Hormuz before the crew “took defensive action” and “immediately destroyed” it. Trump says the U.S. Navy downed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Navy destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz, a major chokepoint for global crude flows, again raising tensions in the Middle East. Oil jumps, Brent up more than 2% after U.S. Navy downs Iranian drone 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z He said the IEA was concerned by rising Middle East tensions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route linking Gulf oil producers to markets in Asia, Europe, North America and elsewhere. Exclusive: IEA revising oil demand growth forecast down on slowing... 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Iran also shot down a US surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz. US says it shot down an Iranian drone 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Hoffman said the incident took place about 10 a.m. local time as the Boxer was transiting into the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. military says it took defensive action against drone in Strait... 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Iran has denied the charge, although it has often threatened to retaliate against the United States and world shipping if its oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are brought to a halt. Trump says the U.S. Navy downed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z A U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between the two countries, President Trump announced Thursday. Trump: US warship destroyed Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Refinitiv data showed that the last signal received from the vessel was on Sunday when it was in the Strait of Hormuz off the Iranian island of Qeshm, heading towards Oman from Larak Island. Britain says tanker seized by Iran was not British 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z We do know that on July 11th, three weeks after the cyberattack, three Iranian boats tried to block a British tanker carrying oil through the Strait of Hormuz. How Cyber Weapons Are Changing the Landscape of Modern Warfare 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Thursday’s report says the tanker was smuggling fuel from Iranian smugglers to foreign customers and was intercepted south of Iran’s Larak Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The Latest: Iran shows seized fuel tanker matches UAE ship 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Last month, Trump told the Pentagon to draw up plans for a military strike on Iran after an American surveillance drone was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says the U.S. Navy downed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z The report said the oil tanker was intercepted in south of Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran state TV: Iranian forces seize foreign oil tanker, crew 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z “When we were in Warsaw, it was before Iran decided to start conducting maritime attacks threatening the freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.” U.S., Bahrain tout maritime summit focused on Iranian threat 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and about 20 percent of the world’s oil passes through the narrow waterway. Iran says it helped oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz amid concerns surrounding missing UAE vessel 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z An oil tanker based in the United Arab Emirates traveling through the Strait of Hormuz drifted off into Iranian waters and stopped transmitting its location over two days ago. The Latest: Iran shows seized fuel tanker matches UAE ship 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Last week, the British navy said it had thwarted an attempt by Revolutionary Guard boats to board a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says the U.S. Navy downed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z The MT Riah disappeared from ship tracking maps when its transponder was switched off in the Strait of Hormuz on July 14. U.S. unsure about circumstances of tanker towed to Iran 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z Oman hosts a Maritime Security Center here that’s the equivalent of an air-traffic control center for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Opinion | The U.S. is trying to let Iran punch itself out 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z During the hearing, Esper praised the way a British warship recently intervened when a Revolutionary Guard Corps vessel from Iran tried to prevent a British oil tanker from entering the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s nominee for defense secretary faces questions about defense lobbyist past 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z The MT Riah, a Panamanian-flagged vessel based in the United Arab Emirates, was traveling Saturday night through the Strait of Hormuz when its tracking system went dark. US officials suspect Iran may have seized missing UAE-based oil tanker 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Iranian ships last week then tried to block a British oil tanker traversing the Strait of Hormuz just off Iran’s coast, but they were turned back by a British naval escort. Europe scrambles to save Iran deal, warning it’s ‘very close’ to unraveling 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Navy spy drone over the Strait of Hormuz last month. Allies in the Persian Gulf pushed the U.S. to confront Iran. Now they’re not sure what they want. 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z The United States hasn’t retaliated for several tanker incidents near the Strait of Hormuz over the past two months, or the shoot-down of its surveillance drone, or other provocations. Opinion | The U.S. is trying to let Iran punch itself out 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Britain said Thursday that Iranian vessels attempted to block the oil tanker British Heritage near the Strait of Hormuz but were repelled by a British naval escort. Iran calls on Britain to release oil tanker, avoid ‘dangerous and unclear game’ 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Britain was trying to “increase tensions” by saying that the British Heritage was unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, calling the government’s claims “worthless.” Britain says it thwarted Iranian vessels from interfering with its tanker in the Strait of Hormuz 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Britain raised its threat level for ships there this week to its highest point – one day before their oil tanker was harassed in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has raised its 'intensity of malign activity' following US pullout of nuclear deal, top general says 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Central Command said on Thursday, after three Iranian vessels tried to block a British-flagged tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Threats to navigation need international solution: U.S. Central... 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Around 20% of all oil traded worldwide passes through the Strait of Hormuz from Mideast producers. Britain says Iranian vessels tried to block tanker in Gulf 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z The brief standoff between British and Iranian naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday looks to renew concerns about the vulnerability of world energy supplies to tensions in the Persian Gulf region. AP Explains: Mideast tensions threaten key global oil route 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z The British Heritage traversed the Strait of Hormuz overnight and was sailing through the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, according to open-source tracking data. Britain says it thwarted Iranian vessels from interfering with its tanker in the Strait of Hormuz 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Last month near the Persian Gulf, Iran shot down a U.S. drone over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway separating Iran from the United Arab Emirates. Iran has raised its 'intensity of malign activity' following US pullout of nuclear deal, top general says 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Earlier on Thursday, the British government said three Iranian vessels tried to block the passage of a BP-operated tanker through the Strait of Hormuz but withdrew after warnings from a British warship. UK concerned by Iran actions, calls for de-escalation: PM May's... 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Britain say three Iranian vessels unsuccessfully tried to impede the passage of a British commercial vessel through the Strait of Hormuz; Iran’s Revolutionary Guard denied the allegations. 10 Things to Know for Today 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Last month, Iran shot down a U.S. drone near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route linking Middle East oil producers with markets in Asia, Europe, North America and beyond. Britain says Iran attempted to block its oil tanker 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Britain says three Iranian vessels unsuccessfully tried to impede the passage of a British commercial vessel through the Strait of Hormuz and only turned away after receiving “verbal warnings” from a UK navy vessel. The Latest: Iran’s Guard denies any confrontation in Gulf 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Britain says three Iranian vessels unsuccessfully tried to impede the passage of a British commercial vessel through the Strait of Hormuz. Britain: Iranian vessels tried to block British vessel in Persian Gulf 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z “Contrary to international law, three Iranian vessels attempted to impede the passage of a commercial vessel, British Heritage, through the Strait of Hormuz,” a UK government statement released on Thursday morning said. Iranian boats 'attempted to impede' British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z May 12 - Four ships, including two Saudi oil tankers, are attacked in the Gulf just outside the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route. Timeline: Tension between Iran and the West over nuclear plans,... 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z One-fifth of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping lanes narrow to just a few miles across. Aboard a U.S. patrol ship in the Persian Gulf, where tensions are spiking 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z Britain says three Iranian vessels unsuccessfully tried to impede the passage of a British commercial vessel through the Strait of Hormuz. The Latest: Iran’s Guard denies any confrontation in Gulf 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z The US accused Iran of attacking two oil tankers with mines in June, just outside the Strait of Hormuz - an accusation denied by Iran. US to enlist military allies in Gulf waters 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Twenty percent of the global oil supply flows past Iran through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Announces New Breach of Nuclear Deal Limits and Threatens Further Violations 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z June 13 - Two tankers are attacked south of the Strait of Hormuz. Timeline: Tension between Iran and the West over nuclear plans,... 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z Navy expert says the limpet mines used to attack a Japanese-owned oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz on June 13 bore “a striking resemblance” to similar mines seen in Iran. Key events raising tensions in the Persian Gulf 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z In recent weeks, a spate of attacks on commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments, raised fears of a wider military confrontation. Iran prepared to enrich uranium beyond limits set by nuclear accord, senior official says 2019-07-06T04:00:00Z On Feb. 15, 2018, the ship went dark again as it navigated the Strait of Hormuz, reappearing days later to begin a weekslong journey back to Shanghai. To Evade Sanctions on Iran, Ships Vanish in Plain Sight 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z BENNET: When the president of the United States says that something happened in the Strait of Hormuz and the world doesn’t know whether to believe it or not, that’s a problem! Opinion | And here is what happened in Night 2 of the first debate, as seen by me 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z But the Russian leader also said American unilateralism was partly to blame for the ongoing trade war between China and the US, and for tensions with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Liberalism has 'become obsolete' - Putin 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z Airlines reroute flights to avoid airspace near the Strait of Hormuz after American aviation officials warn that commercial jetliners could be mistakenly attacked amid tensions between Tehran and Washington. Key events raising tensions in the Persian Gulf 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z Trump also pointed to his decision last week to call off a military strike after Iran shot down a U.S. surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s supreme leader vows to resist new sanctions, rejects negotiations with U.S. 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z The sanctions followed Iran’s downing last week of a U.S. surveillance drone, worth over $100 million, over the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating the crisis. The Latest: Khamenei says Iran won’t budge over US sanctions 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Navy surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping channel bordering Iran. Trump warns Iran of ‘obliteration’ over any more attacks on U.S. military 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z Two oil tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. US-Iran tensions: A timeline of key events 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z Last week, there were two tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Trump administration said very clearly, "This is Iran's doing." Rep. Ted Lieu: Impeachment is coming, and so is a Democratic president 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z Last week, Iranian forces shot down a US surveillance drone that they said had violated Iranian airspace over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran president derides new US sanctions 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z Just in the last week the U.S. military was poised to conduct attacks on Iranian air defense sites in retaliation for Iran’s shooting down of a U.S. military surveillance drone in the Strait of Hormuz. Interim Pentagon chief on global stage amid Iran crisis 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z Just in the last week the U.S. military was poised to conduct attacks on Iranian air defense sites in retaliation for Iran’s shooting down of a U.S. military surveillance drone in the Strait of Hormuz. Interim Pentagon chief on global stage amid Iran crisis 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z The U.S. military's Central Command released a video earlier this month showing Iranian forces removing an unexploded mine from one of the two ships that were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Dan Crenshaw calls Maxine Waters' Iran comments a 'disgrace,' accuses her of 'repeating lies' 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z The U.S. has said the Navy RQ-4A Global Hawk was shot down in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz last week. Cruz bill would use Iran sanctions cash to pay for downed US drone 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z The president said China gets 91% of its imported oil through the Strait of Hormuz that borders Iran, and Japan receives 62% of its oil from the same part of the world. Trump questions U.S. military protection for countries importing oil from Persian Gulf 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z An attack on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, for which Iran denied responsibility, was followed by Iran shooting down an unmanned U.S. drone in international airspace in the same region. Trump's new sanctions could deal blow ‘right to the heart’ of Iranian economy, Rep. Turner says 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z American officials claimed that the drone had been shot down over international airspace — namely, over the Strait of Hormuz, an important global shipping route — and that the drone itself was a MQ-4C Triton. Report: Trump favored Iran cyberattack 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important sea lane through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes daily. Trump approved cyber-strikes against Iran’s missile systems 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z But US military officials maintain the drone was in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz at the time. US to hit Iran with further sanctions 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z The spy group is close to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a terrorist-designated entity, and reportedly supported the limpet mine attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it will respond 'firmly' to US aggression amid retaliatory cyberattack, aborted military strike 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday issued an emergency order prohibiting U.S. operators from flying in an oversea area of Tehran-controlled airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. Iran says its airspace is fully safe and secure: Tasnim 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z The force, designated a foreign terrorist organization by the administration in April, patrols the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, oversees Iran’s ballistic missile programs and claimed responsibility for launching the missile that downed a U.S. Analysis | The U.S. outguns Iran, but it faces painful realities in the event of a war 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Several U.S. and international carriers said that they had canceled flights through Iranian airspace or were taking steps to avoid the Strait of Hormuz. ‘We were cocked & loaded’: Trump’s account of Iran attack plan facing scrutiny 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z The shooting down of the drone followed accusations by the US that Iran had attacked two oil tankers with mines last Thursday just outside the Strait of Hormuz, in the Gulf of Oman. Trump warns Iran of ‘obliteration’ in event of war 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Hannity's calls for military action against Iran came after the Middle Eastern nation claimed to have shot down a U.S. surveillance drone flying over the Strait of Hormuz. Hannity warns Iran: Trump will "bomb the hell" out of you 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Shortly after 4 A.M. on Thursday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired a missile at a U.S. drone flying near the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic gateway for world oil supplies. What Will Follow Trump’s Cancelled Strike on Iran? 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z On Thursday, he described Iran's shoot-down of the U.S. drone over the Strait of Hormuz as a “very big mistake” and an unintentional error by “someone who was loose and stupid.” Trump lifts curtain on call to nix Iran strikes: ‘Didn’t think it was proportionate’ 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z The aborted U.S. attack was planned in retaliation for the Iranian shoot-down before dawn Thursday of an unarmed U.S. military surveillance drone near the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil shipping. Trump says U.S. was ‘cocked & loaded’ against Iran, but he backed away from attack 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z On Thursday, a unmanned US drone was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz. Seth Meyers to Trump: 'You’re no Winston Churchill. You look like Hardy ate Laurel' 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z A number of airlines are cancelling flights or re-routing them away from Iran after a US drone was shot down in the Strait of Hormuz. Airlines re-route flights after Iran drone incident 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Iran shot down a Navy high-altitude drone over the Strait of Hormuz escalating tensions between the countries. Ingraham: War with Iran would cost Trump the 2020 election 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Navy surveillance drone early Thursday near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says U.S. was ‘cocked and loaded’ against Iran but he backed away from attack 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Netherlands flag carrier KLM was no longer flying over the Strait of Hormuz, a spokesman said on Friday. Factbox: International airlines' response to FAA on Iran airspace 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Dutch carrier KLM says its planes will not fly over Strait of Hormuz following the shooting down by Iran of a U.S. military surveillance drone. The Latest: Etihad activates contingency plan over shootdown 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Malaysia Airlines says it is avoiding the airspace over the Strait of Hormuz on its flights to and from London, Jeddah and Medina. Airlines re-route flights after Iran drone incident 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z The downing of the U.S. drone — a huge, unmanned aircraft — over the Strait of Hormuz prompted accusations from the U.S. and Iran about who was the aggressor. US prepped for strikes on Iran before approval was withdrawn 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z The downing of the U.S. drone - a huge, unmanned aircraft - over the Strait of Hormuz prompted accusations from the U.S. and Iran about who was the aggressor. US prepped for strikes on Iran before approval was withdrawn 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Australia’s Qantas said on Friday that it was adjusting flight paths over the Middle East to avoid the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman until further notice. Factbox: International airlines' response to FAA on Iran airspace 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z The airline announced the move Friday morning, saying in a brief statement that the “incident with the drone is reason not to fly over the Strait of Hormuz for the time being.” The Latest: Etihad activates contingency plan over shootdown 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z For all the drama of those months in 1987 and 1988, very few tankers were actually sunk and shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz was never seriously disrupted. Gulf crisis: Are we heading for a new tanker war? 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z However, US military officials maintain the drone was in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz at the time. Trump 'approved Iran strikes but pulled back' 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Trump declared that “Iran made a very big mistake” by shooting down the U.S. drone over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. prepared strikes on Iran for downing drone, but approval was withdrawn 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z French flag-carrier Air France said it did not fly over the Strait of Hormuz and that it was in constant contact with the French and European civil aviation authorities to analyze any potential risks. Factbox: International airlines' response to FAA on Iran airspace 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Australian airline Qantas says it will reroute flights away from the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman after Iran shot down a U.S. military surveillance drone. The Latest: Etihad activates contingency plan over shootdown 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Trump declared that “Iran made a very big mistake” by shooting down the U.S. drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump set to launch Iran retaliatory attacks, abruptly called them off 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Both nations tiptoed closer to the edge Thursday, as Iran shot down an RQ-4 Global Hawk drone near the Strait of Hormuz. Opinion | Iran must escape the American chokehold before it becomes fatal 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Nearly a quarter of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects Middle East energy producers to markets around the globe. Trump ordered an attack on Iran, but called off the operation at the last minute 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z “Avoiding the Strait of Hormuz area is recommended – misidentification of aircraft is possible.” Trump gave 'initial approval' for Iran strikes in response to drone attack 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday issued an emergency order prohibiting U.S. operators from flying in an overwater area of Tehran-controlled airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman due to heightened tensions. U.S. FAA prohibits operators from flying over some Iran-controlled... 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Central Command said the drone was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz, a key international shipping channel for about 20% of the world’s oil exports. Iran attack on U.S. drone creates ‘defining moment’ for Donald Trump 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z The two governments disputed precisely where the aircraft was shot down, with Iran saying it downed the drone over its territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments. Trump downplays Iranian shootdown of U.S. surveillance drone 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z |
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