Latest Royal Navy Warship Arrives In Gulf Amid Rising Iran Tensions
HMS Duncan will briefly work alongside HMS Montrose before the frigate leaves to undergo routine maintenance.
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Iran 'Constructive' Talks Between Iran And World Powers Over Nuclear Deal
Representatives from Germany, France, Britain, China, Russia and the European Union were in the meeting.
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Iran World Powers To Meet Iran In Bid To Save Nuclear Deal
Tensions have been rising between Iran and the west since the US withdrew from the agreement last year.
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Iran Johnson and Trump Set Out To Address 'Destabilising' Iran
Following the talks, President Donald Trump said the US and UK were also working on a "very substantial trade agreement".
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Navy Royal Navy Will Escort British Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz
Tensions in the region have escalated recently, including an incident where a British-flagged tanker was seized by Iranian forces.
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Iran British-Flagged Tanker's Crew Confirmed As Safe By Owners
Iran's president has signalled a deal could be possible regarding the Stena Impero tanker.
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World Britain Calls For European-Led Maritime Mission To Protect Ships In Gulf
The Foreign Secretary has described the seizure of a British-flagged tanker as an act of "state piracy".
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Iran Theresa May Chairs COBRA Meeting Following British Tanker Seizure
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has also announced that Britain will be seeking to put together a European-led maritime protection mission.
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Politics Government 'Should Have Had A Plan' For British Vessels Near Iran, Chair Of Defence Committee Says
"Somebody who took that decision has something to answer for," Dr Julian Lewis MP told Forces News.
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News Defence Secretary Describes British Tanker Seizure As A 'Hostile Act'
Penny Mordaunt says the tanker was intercepted in Omani waters and denies that the vessel collided with an Iranian fishing boat.
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News US Troops To Deploy To Saudi Arabia Amidst Growing Tension With Iran
Troops shall be deployed to Saudi Arabia "to strengthen regional security and stability".
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World UK Ships Warned To Stay Away From Strait Of Hormuz
This comes as a British-operated oil tanker was seized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the region.
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World Gibraltar Chief Meets Iran's Foreign Minister In Bid To Defuse Tanker Row
Fabian Picardo said he wants to "de-escalate" the situation with Iran.
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World US Warship 'Destroyed' Iranian Drone, President Trump Says
Speaking at the White House, the US President said the drone was "threatening the safety of the ship and the ship's crew".
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World Iran Seizes British Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said he is "extremely concerned by the seizure".
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Iran Iran Seizes Foreign Tanker Accused Of Oil Smuggling, Reports Say
Iranian television said 12 crew members on board the tanker have been accused of smuggling oil.