A small oil tanker from the United Arab Emirates traveling through the Strait of Hormuz entered Iranian waters and turned off its tracker two days ago, leading the U.S. to suspect Iran seized the vessel amid heightened tensions in the region, an American defense ...
Japan's defense chief has 'no plan' to dispatch SDF troops to the Middle East
The U.S. plan for a military coalition follows attacks on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz last month.
Iran spy TV show 'Gando' seen glorifying hard-liners imprisoning reporter
The Farsi caption has unfurled across the black screen of a channel of Iranian state television every night for days now, promising viewers that what they are about to witness is "based on a real case." But the slick graphics, chase scenes and gunfights of ...
U.K. minister says seized Iranian oil tanker could be released soon if Tehran gives guarantees
Britain will facilitate the release of a seized Iranian tanker Grace 1 if Iran can provide guarantees the vessel will not breach European sanctions on oil shipments to Syria, Britain's top diplomat said late Saturday. The comments by Jeremy Hunt could help de-escalate tensions that ...
Japan weighs possible SDF dispatch to Strait of Hormuz as U.S. seeks coalition
Officials from major political parties debate whether Self-Defense Forces personnel should take part in a U.S.-proposed coalition to safeguard strategic waters near the Strait of Hormuz.
Abe avoids sticky Iran, territorial issues in campaign speeches for Japan's Upper House election
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appears to be avoiding discussing Iran and Japan’s territorial dispute with Russia in his campaign speeches for the July 21 House of Councilors election.
Japan's place in coalition-building against Iran
Japan's participation in any coalition in the Persian Gulf region is far from a foregone conclusion
Despite tensions with West, Iranians embrace Americana
At a trendy restaurant in the Iranian capital, customers sip Coca-Cola through bending straws as waiters bring caddies to their tables full of Heinz ketchup and two types of Tabasco sauce. Welcome to dining in the Islamic Republic, brought to you by America. Whether at upscale ...
U.S. plans Gulf naval escorts after Iranians menace U.K. oil tanker
The Pentagon said Thursday it was discussing military escorts for vessels in the Gulf one day after armed Iranian boats threatened a British oil tanker. The White House's nominee to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, said Washington was attempting ...
Trump threatens to up sanctions as Iran reportedly tries to block U.K. tanker
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that sanctions would soon be "increased substantially," as armed Iranian boats reportedly attempted to block a British oil tanker in Persian Gulf waters. The British government said its navy intervened to stop Iran from preventing a commercial ...
Japan cautious as U.S. eyes military coalition to safeguard waters off Iran and Yemen
The United States hopes to enlist allies — possibly including Japan — over the next two weeks or so in a military coalition to safeguard strategic waters off Iran and Yemen, where Washington blames Iran and Iran-aligned fighters for attacks, the top U.S. general ...
Iran claims U.S. 'detained' its volleyball team at Chicago airport
Iran charged Monday that the United States had "detained" its visiting men's volleyball team at a U.S. airport for several hours. The foreign ministry's director for North America told Swiss ambassador Markus Leitner, whose country represents U.S. interests in Iran, that the team was detained ...
