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Iranian warships

Illustrative: Iranian warships are seen in the Atlantic Ocean, in a photo released on June 10, 2021. (Iranian Army via AP)
June 10, 2021, 8:20 pm
Iran warships sail through Atlantic, said heading for US-sanctioned Venezuela
Vessels departed in May from Iran’s southern port, says deputy army chief, describing their mission as navy’s longest, most challenging voyage yet
By Isabel Debre and Jon Gambrell
In an April 2, 2021 photo released by the US Navy, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel cuts in front of the US Coast Guard ship USCGC Monomoy in the Persian Gulf. (US Navy via AP)
April 27, 2021, 12:08 pm
Amid nuclear deal talks, Iran, US warships in 1st tense Mideast brush in a year
Incident follows a series of events attributed to a shadow war between Iran and Israel, including attacks on regional shipping and sabotage at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility
By AP and ToI Staff
The USS Mitscher, part of a strike group led by the USS John C. Stennis aircraft carrier, sails as an Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel shadows it on December 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
February 6, 2019, 9:40 am
Iran airs animation showing its submarine sinking a US aircraft carrier
Video release is part of celebrations marking 40 years since the Islamic Revolution
By ToI Staff
Iran's communications minister Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi speaks in a TV interview on August 13, 2017. (screen capture: YouTube)
January 5, 2019, 11:42 am
Tests concluded, Iran prepares for launching of satellites
Telecommunications minister says preparations have been successful ahead of planned launch criticized by Washington as violating Security Council resolution
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Iranian Navy exercise in 2011. (CC BY, Mohammad Sadegh Heydari, Wikimedia Commons)
January 4, 2019, 8:55 pm
Iran deploying warships to western Atlantic amid rising tensions with US
Islamic republic seeking to counter presence of US aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf by sailing fleet near American waters
By ToI Staff
A member of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards chants slogans after attacking a naval vessel during a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran, February 25, 2015. (Hamed Jafarnejad/AFP/Fars News)
May 4, 2016, 1:22 pm
Iranian commander threatens to close Strait of Hormuz to US
Hossein Salami also says in speech aired on state TV that ‘Americans cannot make safe any part of the world’
By AP
Illustrative photo of an Iranian warship (Alex Hicks, Wikimedia Commons)
May 19, 2015, 11:07 pm
Defying US, Iranian warships escort cargo vessel toward Yemen
Tehran ship packed with humanitarian supplies heading to rebel-controlled town, despite Washington’s directive that it dock in Djibouti, where aid is being coordinated
By AP and AFP
The USS Nimitz (photo credit: US Navy/Wikipedia)
April 28, 2014, 6:07 am
Iran to target decoy US carrier in drills
Mockup of Nimitz-class carrier was spotted by satellites in March, leaving defense officials scratching their heads
By AP and AFP
Illustrative photo of an Iranian warship (Alex Hicks, Wikimedia Commons)
April 13, 2014, 1:49 pm
Iran recalls warships headed to US maritime border
Official in Tehran says change of plans routine, adds that new fleet will be sent to Atlantic later
By AP and ToI Staff
The USS Nimitz (photo credit: US Navy/Wikipedia)
March 21, 2014, 2:03 pm
Iran baffles with fake aircraft carrier
Construction of ship meant to be mockup of Nimitz-class carrier leaves US officials and experts scratching their heads
By AFP
Illustrative photo of an Iranian warship (Alex Hicks, Wikimedia Commons)
December 8, 2012, 1:22 pm
Iranian warships dock in Sudan for second time, angering Saudis
Presence of vessels is part of ongoing cooperation between the two countries, says Sudanese military spokesman
By Yoel Goldman
Illustrative photo of an Iranian warship (Alex Hicks, Wikimedia Commons)
February 18, 2012, 1:55 pm
Report: Iranian navy vessels docked at Syrian port
Destroyer, supply ship said to have laid anchor in Tartus after crossing the Suez Canal with Egyptian permission
By ToI Staff
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