May Discusses Seizure Of Iranian Tanker With Gibraltar's Chief Minister
Royal Marines seized the supertanker off the coast of Gibraltar on 4 July.
Royal Marines seized the supertanker off the coast of Gibraltar on 4 July.
Iran categorically rejects statements made by the country's Foreign Minister.
HMS Kent and RFA Wave Knight will both deploy to the region.
HMS Duncan will join HMS Montrose in the Gulf region as Iran threatens to disrupt shipping.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have ruled out supporting the Trump administration in case of military action against Iran.
The new diplomatic bid will try to prevent the unraveling of the Iran nuclear deal unravelling and ease tensions in the Gulf.
Hassan Rouhani says Iran is 'ready to talk to the US' - if its demands are met by Washington.
The Government has advised UK vessels to "stay out of the area" of the Strait of Hormuz for an "interim period".
Anglo-Iranian tension remains high after the shipping attacks in the Gulf and the intervention of HMS Montrose in another incident.
HMS Duncan will join HMS Montrose in the region as Iran threatens to disrupt shipping.
Royal Marines seized an Iranian tanker last week as tensions with Iran continue to rise.
It follows a protracted search of the vessel when documents and electronic devices were seized.
HMS Montrose, a Type 23 frigate, positioned herself between the Iranian boats and a British tanker before issuing verbal warnings.
The British tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz without incident.
Marine General Joseph Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wants a joint diplomatic and military operation.
Iran is a major military power in the Middle East and competes with Saudi Arabia for influence in the region.