State TV and the semi-official Fars news agency reported that seven crew members were detained when the ship was seized late Wednesday carrying 700,000 litres of “smuggled fuel” from Iran. Continue reading
Both sides have called the interception of one another’s ships “hostile acts” and “piracy.” Continue reading
The stand-off is a major international crisis for Britain’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Continue reading
Panama began the flag withdrawal process on Friday after an investigation determined the tanker had “deliberately violated international regulations” by not reporting any unusual situation. Continue reading
On Friday, Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker in the narrow passageway that carries one-fifth of the world’s crude exports and a second Liberian-flagged ship was briefly detained. Continue reading
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has said it is open to negotiations with Iran on a more far-reaching agreement on nuclear and security issues. Continue reading
The incident occurred almost a week after British Royal Marines boarded an Iranian tanker, Grace 1, off Gibraltar and seized it on suspicion that it was breaking sanctions by taking oil to Syria. Continue reading
The escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf between Iran and the United States have implications for the future safety of Canadian troops in Iraq, analysts suggested Monday. Continue reading
The $50 billion economic plan, published on Saturday, calls for massive infrastructure projects and job creation for Palestinians. Continue reading
Iran has said it would respond firmly to any threat against it and warned on Sunday of the risks of a military confrontation. Continue reading