The United Arab Emirates announced it had stopped participating in the security group after Iran seized two tankers in the Persian Gulf recently.
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U.S. Navy Steps Up Efforts to Curb Iran’s Ship Seizures in Strait of Hormuz
The United States is increasing patrols in the busy shipping lanes, where Iranian forces have taken two internationally flagged tankers in recent weeks.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Intelligence Agency for Detaining Americans
The United States also announced sanctions on Iran’s intelligence services, seeking to punish foreign governments for detention of Americans by cutting off access to the international financial system.
U.S. Sends Attack Submarine to Middle East
Officials said the move was meant as a deterrent against Iran and to maintain the stability of one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
Iran’s Rulers, Shaken by Protests, Now Face Currency Crisis
Years of Western sanctions are partly to blame for the crisis. But economists say poor management by the country’s authoritarian clerical rulers also plays a big part.
Iran Says It Thwarted a Drone Attack on a Munitions Facility
The government did not say who was behind the attempted attack, but some Telegram channels affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards pointed the finger at Israel.
Iran Executes Alireza Akbari, Ex-Official Accused of Spying
Alireza Akbari, previously a senior military and defense official, had moved to Britain a decade ago. He had been detained since 2019.
Ali Daei’s Family Is Targeted After He Supports Iran Protests
The wife and daughter of the soccer star Ali Daei, one of the most prominent critics of Iran’s crackdown on protesters, were stopped from leaving Iran.
Iran Carries Out Second Execution Linked to Protests
In the second execution in just a few days, a 23-year-old protester was hanged from a construction crane at dawn in the city of Mashhad, galvanizing a new wave of demonstrations.
Iran Cracks Down as Protests Show No Sign of Easing
Security forces fired on a crowd at a metro station on Tuesday, setting off a panicked rush of commuters, video showed.