Iran Says it Seized British Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The ship has 23 crew aboard.
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Iran State TV: Iranian Forces Seize Foreign Oil Tanker, Crew
The U.S. has sent thousands of additional troops, B-52 bombers and advanced fighter jets to the region amid the heightened tensions.
Iranian Hackers Wage Cyber Campaign Amid Tensions With US
The U.S. has had a contentious cyber history with Iran.
President Calls off Iranian Strikes, Ratcheting Down Tensions
He said U.S. economic sanctions are crippling the Iranian economy and more are being added.
Iran Says Revolutionary Guard Shoots Down US Drone
Capt. Bill Urban, a U.S. Central Command spokesman, declined to comment when asked if an American drone was shot down.
US Navy Expert: Tanker Attack Mine Resembles Iranian Mines
No one claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack and Iraqi oil exports were unaffected.
US Sending Troops to Mideast Amid Gulf Tensions Over Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to meet this week with the European Union's foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, a leading deal proponent.
US 'Thankful' for Release of Resident from Iran
She is declining to say whether the U.S. government was involved in securing Zakka's release.
US Officials: Plan May Send Up to 10,000 Troops to Mideast
Many in Congress are skeptical of the administration's approach to Iran, questioning whether it is responding to significant new Iranian threats or escalating a situation that could lead to war.
Us Warns Airliners Flying in Persian Gulf Amid Iran Tensions
U.S. diplomats warned Saturday that commercial airliners flying over the wider Persian Gulf faced a risk of being “misidentified.”