The incident, in the Strait of Hormuz, was the third time in just over a month that vessels from the two countries have come dangerously close.
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Oil Prices Are Slow to Reflect U.S.-Iran Tensions
The muted initial reaction to last week’s killing of an Iranian general points to confidence that shipping lanes will be unaffected.
British-Flagged Tanker Leaves Iran, Two Months After It Was Seized
The Stena Impero, which Iranian authorities impounded in July, was heading to Dubai, where crew members will undergo medical checks.
Iran Says British Tanker Is Free to Go After 2 Months of Detention
Tehran had accused the tanker, the Stena Impero, of violating maritime rules, but the seizure was seen as retaliation for the holding of an Iranian tanker off Gibraltar.
Australia Is Third Country to Join U.S. in Patrolling Strait of Hormuz
“This is about freedom of shipping,” said Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who denied that Australia was helping the United States put pressure on Iran.
Gibraltar Releases Iranian Tanker, Hours After U.S. Asked to Seize It
The government in the British territory said Thursday morning that the United States had applied to seize the Iranian vessel. By the afternoon, it had been released.
Iran Says Tanker Seized at Gibraltar Will Be Released Soon
British and Gibraltar officials declined to comment on the Iranian prediction that the Iranian tanker, held since July 4, would be let go.
Iran Releases 9 Indian Sailors From Seized Tanker
At a time of conflict with the United States and its allies, Iran freed most of the crew to keep friendly relations with India.
Iran Tells Boris Johnson It Doesn’t Want Confrontation, but Will Protect Itself
The comments came shortly after Boris Johnson won the contest to become Britain’s prime minister and days after Iran seized a British tanker.
Even as Tensions With Iran Rise Over Seized Ship, U.K. Stays ‘Committed’ to Nuclear Deal
Despite Iran’s seizure of a British oil tanker, Britain is not moving into closer collaboration with the Trump administration’s showdown with Iran.