State news media reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps had seized a ship smuggling fuel to Arab countries and had detained the foreign crew.
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U.S. Sanctions on Foreign Minister Unite Iran’s Fractious Elite
Iranian officialdom, often seen as deeply split, stood unified behind Mohammad Javad Zarif, while the White House seemed divided.
Iran’s Seizure of British Vessel Further Roils Gulf Region
The seizure came a day after the United States said it had shot down an Iranian drone, reviving fears of a military clash in the Persian Gulf.
Iran Says It Seized Foreign Tanker, Escalating Regional Tensions
A video released by the Revolutionary Guards showed the ship’s name as the Riah — the same as a missing Emirati tanker — and said it was smuggling fuel.
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.
Iran Says It Aided Foreign 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.
To Evade Sanctions on Iran, Ships Vanish in Plain Sight
Empty tankers, arriving in the Strait of Hormuz, suddenly stop reporting their whereabouts. When they re-emerge on the grid, their tanks appear full.
Mossad Chief Bluntly Blames Iran for Tanker Attacks
The head of Israel’s spy agency nonetheless said he saw a “rare opportunity” to make progress toward peace in the region.
Israel Is Blamed for Deadly Missile Strikes in Syria
A series of overnight attacks by warplanes hit Syrian and Iranian-affiliated targets amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran in the region.
Iranians Greet Latest Sanctions Imposed by U.S. With Mockery
Both hard-liners and reformers argued that the new sanctions would have little practical impact. One Iranian joked on Twitter: “The only people left to sanction are me, my dad and our neighbor’s kid.”