Why Are There Tensions Between The US And Iran?
Tensions between the two nations have continued after a US drone was shot down by Iran's Revolutionary Guard
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World UK Wants To 'De-Escalate' Gulf Tensions After Tanker Incident
Defence minister Earl Howe said the UK was working with its diplomatic partners to reduce tensions in the region.
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USA US To Send More Troops To Middle East Following Iran Incident
The troops are part of a broader military package of options, initially laid out to US leaders late last month.
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Iran Iranian President: 'We Do Not Wage War With Any Nation'
Hassan Rouhani's remarks come after the US ordered 1,000 more troops to the Middle East.
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World US Says Footage Shows Iranian Military 'Remove Unexploded Mine' From Oil Tanker
The US says the video shows Iran removing a limpet mine which can disable but not sink a vessel.
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World UK Prepared To Assist After 'Completely Unacceptable' Incident In Gulf Of Oman
The two civilian ships were damaged off the coast of Iran on Thursday amid heightening tensions between the US and Tehran.
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USA US Aircraft Carrier Deployed To Iran Remains Outside Gulf
The USS Abraham Lincoln was in the Arabian Sea on Monday, 200 miles off the coast of Oman.
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Iran Iran Could Hold Vote Over Nuclear Deal, President Says
Tensions between America and Iran have been rising in recent weeks.
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USA Pentagon To Request 10,000 More Troops To Middle East
Officials say the increase in troops would be used as defensive forces.
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USA Trump Labels Iran 'Number One Provocateur Of Terror'
President Trump said any move against the US "will be met obviously with great force".
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USA Trump Threatens 'Official End Of Iran' In Tweet
The warning comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.
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Iraq Threat Level Raised For British Personnel In Iraq Over Iran Risk
It is also understood those in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar are on a state of alert due to increased risk from Iranian-backed militants.
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Iran NATO Chief: Iran Must 'Stop Supporting Terrorist Groups'
Jens Stoltenberg said he is "concerned" about the situation involving Iran, as tensions continue to rise.
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Iran Former Navy Chief: Attacks On Iran Would Be An 'Absolute Catastrophe'
Lord West said those who think attacking Iran is a good idea are "wrong".
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USA US Sends Ship And Air Defence Missile System To Middle East To Counter Iran
The US is ready to defend forces and interests in the Gulf as tensions with Iran escalate.
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World Britain And US Warn Iran Of Sanctions If It Breaches Nuclear Deal
Iran has dominated talks between Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.