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This photo released by the official news agency of the Iranian Oil Ministry, SHANA, shows Iranian oil tanker Sabiti traveling through the Red Sea Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 (SHANA via AP)
October 12, 2019, 7:03 pm
Saudi Arabia says it was prepared to help Iran tanker reportedly hit by blasts
But officials say Sabiti turned off its tracking system; Tehran claims vessel was struck by missile attack off Saudi coast
By AFP
Illustrative: The US Army test fires a Patriot missile, March 27, 2019. (US Army/Jason Cutshaw)
October 11, 2019, 8:24 pm
US deploying 3,000 more troops to Saudi Arabia to boost air defenses
Buildup includes Patriot batteries, THAAD ballistic missile interception system and two fighter squadrons following attack on oil plant blamed on Iran
By Agencies
Illustrative photo: In this photo released by Iran's state-run IRIB News Agency, an oil tanker is on fire in the sea of Oman, June 13, 2019. (IRIB News Agency via AP)
October 11, 2019, 9:04 am
Explosion on Iranian oil tanker allegedly hit by missiles near Saudi Arabia
Ship’s owner says blast caused leak into Red Sea; crew unharmed and vessel ‘stable’
By Agencies
Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, right, and Aramco CEO Amin Al-Nasser smile as they leave a press conference in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
September 18, 2019, 11:08 am
Saudi Arabia joins US-led maritime coalition after attack on its oil production
Kingdom is 5th country to be part of mission to secure vessels in Strait of Hormuz following series of attacks blamed on Iran
By Jon Gambrell
In this file photo taken on April 30, 2019, Iranian military personnel ride in a patrol boat as they take part in the 'National Persian Gulf Day' in the Strait of Hormuz (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)
September 16, 2019, 4:50 pm
Iran seizes new boat near Strait of Hormuz as tensions spiral
Officials say vessel, reportedly UAE-flagged, was being used to smuggle fuel; 11 crew members arrested
By AFP and TOI staff
US Marines monitor an Iranian navy vessel from the USS John P. Murtha in the Strait of Hormuz, August 12, 2019. (US Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert/Released)
September 3, 2019, 10:24 am
New US-led patrols in Persian Gulf raise stakes with Iran
Coalition to safeguard oil shipping in strategic route could stumble into ‘accidental escalation’ with Tehran, analysts warn
By Jon Gambrell
The new Iranian destroyer Sahand sails in Persian Gulf waters, in Bandar Abbas, Iran on December 1, 2018. (Iranian Army via AP)
August 26, 2019, 2:48 pm
Iran deploys new warship to gulfs of Aden, Oman amid tensions
Top military official says domestically built Sahand will escort Iranian vessels around Arabian Peninsula as unrest in strategic waterways continues
By TOI staff
The HMS Defender seen off the British shore in 2018 (YouTube screenshot)
August 24, 2019, 6:40 pm
Britain sends another warship to Gulf amid heightened tensions in region
Officials say HMS Defender will take part in efforts to ‘keep essential trade routes secure’ after recent shipping conflicts with Iran
By AFP
US Marines monitor an Iranian navy vessel from the USS John P. Murtha in the Strait of Hormuz, August 12, 2019. (US Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert/Released)
August 21, 2019, 11:39 am
Australia signs on to US-led mission to protect Hormuz shipping
Joining UK and Bahrain, PM Morrison announces ‘modest, meaningful and time-limited’ contribution to maritime force
By AP
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump, May 21, 2017, in Riyadh. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
August 19, 2019, 8:48 pm
Bahrain to join US-led efforts to protect Gulf navigation from Iran
King Hamad meets US CENTCOM chief, does not elaborate on what role kingdom will take in maritime mission
By AFP
Crew members of Iranian supertanker Grace 1 walk on board off the coast of Gibraltar on August 15, 2019. (JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)
August 16, 2019, 6:25 am
US threatens to ban visas for released Iran tanker crew
After failed bid to stop Gibraltar from letting ship go, Washington says vessel still in breach of sanctions by aiding Revolutionary Guards
By AFP
The Grace 1 super tanker, suspected of carrying Iranian crude oil to Syria in violation of EU sanctions, in the British territory of Gibraltar after it was detained, July 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Marcos Moreno)
August 13, 2019, 2:44 pm
Iran claims UK will soon free supertanker seized off Gibraltar
Grace 1 remains impounded after being seized by the Royal Navy on suspicion of delivering oil to Syria
By Agencies and TOI staff
Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed Alhakim attends a meeting with his Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad, Iraq, August 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
August 12, 2019, 6:05 pm
Iraq rejects Israeli participation in US-led naval mission in Gulf
Mohammed al-Hakim says Arab states don’t need foreign assistance to secure strait amid Iranian ship seizures
By Agencies and TOI staff
Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander Alireza Tangsiri. (Screen capture/YouTube)
August 11, 2019, 10:52 pm
Iran’s navy chief warns any Israeli presence in Gulf could ‘spark war’
Remark follows reports Israel taking part in US-led mission to secure Western vessels in Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has seized several tankers
By TOI staff
Iranian defense officials unveil new cruise missile Hoveyzeh in Tehran, February 2, 2019 (YouTube screenshot)
August 10, 2019, 12:24 pm
Iran unveils ‘upgraded’ missile defense system with ‘high capabilities’
Tehran says locally reconstructed system can detect all types of cruise and ballistic missiles, and drones; has a range of 400 kilometers
By Agencies and TOI staff
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