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02 Jun 2021

Iran's largest navy ship catches fire, sinks at Gulf of Oman: Report

Iran`s largest navy ship sank after catching fire near the mouth of the Gulf, but the entire crew was able to safely disembark, Iranian semi-official news agencies reported on Wednesday.

12 Mar 2021

Indian Navy provides assistance to stranded cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

The cargo ship was going from Oman to Iraq INS Talwar was deployed in the Gulf of Oman The Indian Navy provided support to the stranded ship MV Nayan

27 Dec 2019

Russia, China, Iran start joint naval drills in Indian Ocean

The Gulf of Oman is a particularly sensitive waterway as it connects to the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes and which in turn connects to the Gulf. Washington proposed a US-led naval mission following several attacks in May and June on international merchant vessels, including Saudi tankers, in Gulf waters which the United States blamed on Iran.

20 Jun 2019

Iran claims it shot down US 'spy' drone over its territory, America denies

The reported shootdown has taken place at a time when tensions between Tehran and America have been rising over its collapsing nuclear deal.

14 Jun 2019

US blames Iran for tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman, Iran rejects assertion

Crude oil prices spiked more than 4% after the attacks near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping artery for Saudi Arabia and other Gulf energy producers.

04 Dec 2017

Chabahar port: US says India a player in Afghanistan, supports transit options

The US has said that India "is a player" in Afghanistan and it supports New Delhi's move with regard to transit options to enhance its economic connectivity with the war-torn country.

10 Sep 2017

Iran says it warned off US ship, Navy denies it

The Navy says another boat much closer offered assistance, with that vessel communicating with Iranian naval forces.

01 Aug 2017

Iran Revolutionary Guards find new route to arm Yemen rebels

In backing the Houthis against a coalition led by its Sunni enemy Saudi Arabia, Iran is stepping up support for a Shi`ite ally in a war whose outcome could sway the balance of power in the Middle East.

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