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Gibraltar court orders release of Iranian oil tanker
The Grace 1 "is no longer subject to detention", Chief Justice Anthony Dudley says in court.
US Iran Rift
US Iran Rift
Britain might release oil tanker soon, says Iran
"As this is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to comment further," a British Foreign Office spokesman says.
US turning Gulf region into 'tinderbox': Iran's Zarif
Oil tanker traffic passing through the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz has become the focus of a US-Iranian standoff.
Iran says any external military presence in Gulf 'source of insecurity'
The US is lobbying international partners to join a maritime security coalition; Britain has joined in.
France says 'needs no permission' for Iran dialogue after Trump swipe
The statement comes after US President Donald Trump accused his French counterpart of meddling in the dispute.
Britain joins United States for maritime security mission in Gulf
“It is vital to secure the freedom for all international shipping to navigate the Strait of Hormuz without delay."
Allies wary of joining US-led coalition amid Hormuz tension
On Sunday, Australia became the latest ally seeming to give the plan a wide berth.
Iran claims seizing another oil tanker in Gulf
Vessel was smuggling fuel for some Arab countries, says Revolutionary Guards commander.
Iran seizes third foreign ship in less than a month
The identity of the latest vessel seized and the nationality of its detained crew has not yet been revealed.
Iran general says chances of Gulf conflict decreasing
"All countries which have interests in the region are by no means willing to see a new crisis in the Middle East."
US sanctions Iran's foreign minister
In response, Zarif tweets that Washington is trying to silence Iran on the international stage.
Britain rules out seized tanker swap with Iran
"There is no quid pro quo," says New British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.
Iran links tanker row to ailing nuclear deal
Envoys from Britain, France, Germany, China, Russia and Iran gather for talks in the Austrian capital.
Iran to meet nuclear deal members
Envoys from Britain, France, Germany, China, Russia and Iran will take part in the meeting.
Iran test-launched a medium-range missile: US officials
The Shahab-3 missile test launch could be considered another signal from Tehran that it will not back down.
Trump vetoes congressional effort to block Saudi, UAE arms sales
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last month cited threats from Iran as a reason to approve the $8.1 billion arms sale.
Iran open to UK tanker swap amid hopes for 'progress'
“We don't want tensions with some European countries,” Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says.
Saudi Arabia urges global community to deter maritime trade disruptions
Britain on Monday called for a European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through the Straight of Hormuz.
Iran says probe into seized ship depends on crew cooperation
Ship's seizure follows weeks of threats from Tehran to retaliate for Britain's seizure of an Iranian tanker Grace 1.
US putting troops back in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Foreign Ministry announced the basing agreement on Friday without mentioning details.
Gulf tensions keep crude prices contained
A host of factors are making the crude horizon a dim read.
New Delhi asks Iran to free 18 Indians on seized British-flagged tanker
A Filipino, three Russians and a Latvian are also among the ship's crew.
Iran Guards seize British-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt warns Iran of “serious consequences” if the issue is not resolved quickly.
Iran denies US destroyed an Iranian drone near Persian Gulf
Iranian military says all its drones have returned safely to their bases.
Iran Guards seize ‘foreign tanker’ accused of smuggling fuel
The ship was seized south of the Iranian island of Larak, the Guards say, without detailing its name or provenance.
Bitcoin craze hits Iran as US sanctions squeeze weak economy
The trend has made front pages of Iranian newspapers and been discussed by some of the country's top ayatollahs.
UAE-based oil tanker’s presence near Iran’s waters raises concern
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says his country will retaliate over the seizure of an Iranian supertanker earlier this month.
Trump says US not seeking 'regime change' in Iran
Says the US is determined to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
Iran says may 'reverse' nuclear programme to pre-deal status
“These actions are not out of obstinacy. It is to give diplomacy a chance."
Rouhani says Iran ready to talk if US lifts sanctions
Trump on Wednesday said that US sanctions on Iran would soon be increased "substantially".