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US Navy stops Iran from seizing tankers in Gulf
The U.S. Navy said it intervened to prevent Iran from seizing two commercial tankers in…
British Navy says seizes smuggled Iranian weapons in Gulf
Britain’s Royal Navy said on Thursday it had seized Iranian weapons, including anti-tank guided missiles,…
Iran seizes ship in Gulf for smuggling
Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards have seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf for smuggling 200,000 litres…
U.S. warns mariners to stay clear of its ships in Gulf
In an alert that appeared aimed squarely at Iran, the U.S. Navy issued a warning…
Oil shippers raise offers for Middle East route on Gulf risk
Owners of oil tankers are boosting their rates to haul crude on a key route…
U.S. warns of threats to ships in Gulf
The United States Maritime Administration (SMA) has renewed its warning about threats to U.S. commercial…
French warship to spearhead European mission in Gulf from next year
A European operation to ensure safe shipping in the Gulf region, scene of attacks on…
UAE to join the U.S.-led naval force in Gulf
The official Emirati News Agency (WAM), reported on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates would…
UAE to join the U.S.-led naval force in Gulf
The official Emirati News Agency (WAM), reported on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates would join…
Japan won’t join U.S.-led maritime coalition in Gulf
Japan will not join a U.S.-led security mission to protect merchant vessels passing through key Middle…
China to escort ships in Gulf under U.S. proposal
China might escort Chinese commercial vessels in Gulf waters under a U.S. proposal for a maritime…