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1:54pm, 4th August, 2019

Iran seizes Iraqi oil tanker smuggling fuel in Gulf: TV

Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized an Iraqi oil tanker in the Gulf which they said was smuggling fuel and detained seven crewmen, Iran's state media reported on Sunday, in a show of power amid heightened tension with the West.

Iran seizes a foreign oil tanker in Gulf smuggling fuel to some Arab states: TV

4:36am, 4th August, 2019

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Iran seizes a foreign oil tanker in Gulf smuggling fuel to some Arab states: TV

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps has seized a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf that was smuggling fuel to some Arab states, Iran's state TV reported, adding that seven sailors onboard of the tanker had been detained.

Iran to further reduce commitments to nuclear deal: foreign minister

1:47am, 3rd August, 2019

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Iran to further reduce commitments to nuclear deal: foreign minister

Iran will take another step to reduce its compliance with a landmark 2015 nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday without elaborating, according to parliamentary news agency ICANA.

U.S. will extend sanctions waivers for Iran nuclear programs: Bolton

7:05pm, 31st July, 2019

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U.S. will extend sanctions waivers for Iran nuclear programs: Bolton

The United States will renew sanctions waivers for Iranian nuclear programs that allow Russia, China and European countries to continue their civilian nuclear cooperation with Tehran, White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesda...

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister Zarif

5:02pm, 31st July, 2019

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister Zarif

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, targeting the country's top spokesman and potentially hurting chances of diplomatic talks amid rising tensions between the two countries.

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister: Treasury statement

4:00pm, 31st July, 2019

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister: Treasury statement

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control said on its website.

Iran says it's prepared for dialogue if Saudi Arabia also ready

1:56pm, 31st July, 2019

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Iran says it's prepared for dialogue if Saudi Arabia also ready

Iran is prepared for dialogue if Saudi Arabia is also ready, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Iran halts some commitments under nuclear deal

5:31am, 15th May, 2019

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Iran halts some commitments under nuclear deal

Iran has officially stopped some commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers following an order from its national security council, an informed official in the country's atomic energy body told the ISNA news agency on Wednesday.

Saudi oil tankers among those attacked off UAE amid Iran tensions

2:44am, 14th May, 2019

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Saudi oil tankers among those attacked off UAE amid Iran tensions

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that two of its oil tankers were among those attacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and described it as an attempt to undermine the security of crude supplies amid tensions between the United States and Iran.

Iran foreign minister in India for talks after U.S. sanctions

1:42am, 14th May, 2019

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Iran foreign minister in India for talks after U.S. sanctions

Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will hold talks with his counterpart in the Indian capital on Tuesday after New Delhi stopped purchases of Iranian oil this month in the wake of renewed U.S. sanctions.

White House reviews military plans against Iran: New York Times

9:35pm, 13th May, 2019

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White House reviews military plans against Iran: New York Times

The top U.S. defense official has presented an updated military plan to President Donald Trump's administration that envisions sending up to 120,000 troops to the Middle East should Iran attack American forces or accelerate work on nuclear weapo...

EU supports Iran nuclear deal, may talk to U.S.'s Pompeo: Mogherini

5:05am, 13th May, 2019

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EU supports Iran nuclear deal, may talk to U.S.'s Pompeo: Mogherini

The European Union fully supports the international nuclear accord with Iran and wants rival powers to avoid any further escalation over the issue, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday.

Iran commander calls U.S. military in Gulf a target not a threat: ISNA

2:38pm, 12th May, 2019

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Iran commander calls U.S. military in Gulf a target not a threat: ISNA

A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said on Sunday the U.S. military presence in the Gulf used to be a serious threat but now represented a target, the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) reported.

Iran's Guards commander says U.S. military presence in Gulf is 'an opportunity': ISNA

8:27am, 12th May, 2019

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Iran's Guards commander says U.S. military presence in Gulf is 'an opportunity': ISNA

The United States' military presence in the Gulf used to be a serious threat but now it is an opportunity, a senior commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA).

Iran Guards reject U.S. talks, cleric threatens carrier

11:06am, 10th May, 2019

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Iran Guards reject U.S. talks, cleric threatens carrier

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday Tehran would not negotiate with the United States and a senior cleric warned that a U.S. navy fleet could be "destroyed with one missile", as a U.S aircraft carrier headed toward the Gulf.

U.S. B-52 bombers reach Middle East in message to Iran

4:54am, 10th May, 2019

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U.S. B-52 bombers reach Middle East in message to Iran

American B-52 Stratofortress bombers sent to the Middle East over what Washington describes as threats from Iran have arrived at a U.S. base in Qatar, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

Exclusive: U.S. commander says he could send carrier into Strait of Hormuz despite Iran tensions

11:45pm, 9th May, 2019

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Exclusive: U.S. commander says he could send carrier into Strait of Hormuz despite Iran tensions

The commander overseeing U.S. naval forces in the Middle East told Reuters on Thursday that American intelligence showing a threat from Iran will not prevent him from sending an aircraft carrier through the vital Strait of Hormuz, if needed.

Europeans reject "ultimatums" from Iran as it eases nuclear curbs

7:15am, 9th May, 2019

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Europeans reject "ultimatums" from Iran as it eases nuclear curbs

European countries said on Thursday they wanted to preserve Iran's nuclear deal and rejected "ultimatums" from Tehran, after Iran scaled back curbs on its nuclear program and threatened moves that might breach the pact.

U.S. targets Iran's metals for sanctions, Tehran relaxes nuclear deal compliance

4:52pm, 8th May, 2019

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U.S. targets Iran's metals for sanctions, Tehran relaxes nuclear deal compliance

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting revenue from its exports of industrial metals, the latest salvo in tensions between Washington and Tehran over a 2015 international accord curbing the Islamic Republic&...

Trump administration imposes new sanctions on Iran's industrial metals

2:49pm, 8th May, 2019

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Trump administration imposes new sanctions on Iran's industrial metals

President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran's revenue from export of industrial metals and threatened further action unless Tehran "fundamentally" changed its behavior.

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Iran seizes Iraqi oil tanker smuggling fuel in Gulf: TV

Iran seizes a foreign oil tanker in Gulf smuggling fuel to some Arab states: TV

Iran to further reduce commitments to nuclear deal: foreign minister

U.S. will extend sanctions waivers for Iran nuclear programs: Bolton

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister Zarif

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister: Treasury statement

Iran says it's prepared for dialogue if Saudi Arabia also ready

Iran halts some commitments under nuclear deal

Saudi oil tankers among those attacked off UAE amid Iran tensions

Iran foreign minister in India for talks after U.S. sanctions

White House reviews military plans against Iran: New York Times

EU supports Iran nuclear deal, may talk to U.S.'s Pompeo: Mogherini

Iran commander calls U.S. military in Gulf a target not a threat: ISNA

Iran's Guards commander says U.S. military presence in Gulf is 'an opportunity': ISNA

Iran Guards reject U.S. talks, cleric threatens carrier

U.S. B-52 bombers reach Middle East in message to Iran

Exclusive: U.S. commander says he could send carrier into Strait of Hormuz despite Iran tensions

Europeans reject "ultimatums" from Iran as it eases nuclear curbs

U.S. targets Iran's metals for sanctions, Tehran relaxes nuclear deal compliance

Trump administration imposes new sanctions on Iran's industrial metals

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