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# strait of hormuz

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'Potential hijack' off UAE coast as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
The ship has been identified as the Panama-flagged Asphalt Princess.
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Aug 3rd 2021, 6:53 PM
Iran seizes suspected fuel smuggling boat as tensions ratchet higher in the Gulf
A naval patrol of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted the vessel.
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Sep 16th 2019, 2:38 PM
British oil tanker with 23 crew seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards
The operator of oil tanker Stena Impero says it is unable to contact the ship.
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Jul 19th 2019, 7:43 PM
Airlines reroute flights near Iranian strait but Dublin-Gulf flights remain unaffected
The changes come amid heightened tensions in the region.
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Jun 21st 2019, 2:16 PM
US accuses Iran of being behind attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf
The suspected attacks come amid spiralling tensions between Tehran and Washington.
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Jun 13th 2019, 8:23 PM
UN nuclear watchdog to visit Iran
The IAEA says it is heading to Iran next week to clear up “outstanding substantive issues” with Tehran over its nuclear programme.
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Jan 23rd 2012, 2:44 PM
Chinese premier stresses need to keep Hormuz open
Major customer of Iranian oil and gas China stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open – amid threats by Iran to shut the strategic waterway.
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Jan 18th 2012, 8:54 PM
Iran welcomes US rescue of sailors from pirates
Iran’s government has called the US Navy’s rescue of 13 Iranian fishermen held by pirates “a positive humanitarian gesture” – but some of the country’s media outlets see things differently.
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Jan 7th 2012, 5:09 PM
War games: Iran planning further naval drill
Iranian media reports that naval exercises will be held in the Strait of Hormuz next month.
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Jan 6th 2012, 8:30 AM
EU gears up for Iranian oil ban over nuclear dispute
The move will build pressure on Iran, which is already facing a currency crisis and a tense naval standoff with the US.
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Jan 5th 2012, 9:17 AM
Iran tests surface-to-air missile
The country says it performed the test today – amid reports it is a drill for closing waterway should the West block Iran’s oil sales.
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Jan 1st 2012, 5:28 PM
Iran may have bluffed US navy – and the world press
Iran was apparently starting tests with long-range missiles… but propaganda sources are calling it a “media trick”…
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Dec 31st 2011, 4:20 PM