Tag: Persian Gulf

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‘If there is any hostage taking, it is Seoul’: Iranian govt demands $7bn returned after seizing South Korean tanker

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The Iranian government has lambasted Seoul for holding $7 billion of Iranian funds on ‘baseless grounds’ but claims it is not related to Iran’s seizure of a South Korean flagged tanker in the Persian Gulf. … Read More >‘If there is any hostage taking, it is Seoul’: Iranian govt demands $7bn returned after seizing South Korean tanker

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Iran, China ready for war ‘at any second’ (Full show)

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Iran’s spokesman at the United Nations says the US is “appearing to set traps and provocations to provide an excuse to initiate armed conflict” in the final days of the Trump administration. He emphasized that Tehran is ready to meet such a challenge. Meanwhile, South Korea is sending troops to the Persian Gulf in response to Tehran’s seizure of a South Korean ship … Read More >Iran, China ready for war ‘at any second’ (Full show)

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Seoul dispatches anti-piracy unit to Persian Gulf after South Korean-flagged tanker seized by Iran

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The South Korean Defense Ministry has said that it will send its anti-piracy Cheonghae unit, normally based in the Gulf of Aden, along with helicopters to the Persian Gulf where a South Korean vessel was seized by Iran. … Read More >Seoul dispatches anti-piracy unit to Persian Gulf after South Korean-flagged tanker seized by Iran

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USS Nimitz remains in Persian Gulf ‘due to Iran threats against Trump,’ Pentagon announces days after sending warship home

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Just three days after announcing that the USS Nimitz was leaving the Persian Gulf, the Pentagon has reversed the decision, saying the warship would remain in the Middle East due to Iranian ‘threats’ against President Donald Trump. … Read More >USS Nimitz remains in Persian Gulf ‘due to Iran threats against Trump,’ Pentagon announces days after sending warship home

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Israeli Submarine Reportedly Crossed Suez in ‘Message’ to Iran as US Warships Enter Persian Gulf

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A US nuclear-powered submarine entered the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on 21 December as part of Washington’s latest deterrence mission against Iran as tensions spiked after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iranian-backed militias … Read More >Israeli Submarine Reportedly Crossed Suez in ‘Message’ to Iran as US Warships Enter Persian Gulf

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Keep your distance: US Navy tells vessels in the Gulf to stay 100 yards away or be seen as threat

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The US Navy has issued new guidelines for mariners in the Persian Gulf, warning anyone against approaching too close to its vessels. Those defying the warning would be seen as a threat and met with “defensive measures.” … Read More >Keep your distance: US Navy tells vessels in the Gulf to stay 100 yards away or be seen as threat

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Top Israeli Expert: US Can’t Defeat Iran in a Conventional War; Absolutely Ridiculous!

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Yakov Kedmi, political figure (Israel) on the Middle East conflict: “In this war of Persians against Arabs, the Persians will win. And this is another problem. It means a stronger Turkey. The Americans won’t remain whole after that war. The Middle East won’t remain whole. If anyone wins, it’ll be Russia.” … Read More >Top Israeli Expert: US Can’t Defeat Iran in a Conventional War; Absolutely Ridiculous!