The same vessel was involved last year in the U.S. government seizure of Iranian oil that was being transported in violation of American sanctions.
Tag: Gulf of Oman
Fires Sink Iran’s Largest Warship and Ravage Big Refinery
The double fire raised suspicions that Iran was once again a sabotage target, as diplomacy to resurrect the nuclear deal advanced.
U.S. Commander Warns of Iranian Attack in Middle East
A top general said that America’s addition of 14,000 troops in the Persian Gulf since the spring would probably not deter Iran from carrying out a major strike.
Iran Says It Aided Oil Tanker, Amid Reports of Missing U.A.E. Ship
The Foreign Ministry said security forces recently helped a foreign tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, but did not identify the ship or its owner.
Trump Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Adding to Tensions
The sanctions are meant to prevent some top Iranian officials from using the international banking system, but the move is largely symbolic.
The Oil Market Shows It Can Take a Punch
The Persian Gulf crisis has not ignited a major price spike, thanks to growing oil production in the U.S. and a slowing in overall demand.
After Iran’s Drone Attack, Trump Says This Country ‘Will Not Stand for It’
Iran’s destruction of the high-altitude American drone surprised some Defense Department officials, who said it was in international airspace, an assertion Iran disputed.
Iran Says It Shot Down a U.S. Drone, Escalating Tensions
The drone was flying over Iranian airspace when it was brought down, Iranian state media reported. The United States disputed the account.
U.S. Navy Says Mine Fragments Point to Iran in Tanker Attack
The United States has blamed Iran for the attacks in the Gulf of Oman, and officials said that fingerprints and other evidence could be used to build a criminal case.
In Face-Off With Iran, Escalation May Depend on Who Prevails Inside Washington and Tehran
The attacks in the Gulf of Oman emboldens the hard-liners in Iran and the U.S., each able to argue their longtime adversary is itching for war.