Jan 13, 2021
US: al Qaeda’s new home is Iran
“Al Qaeda has a new home base: it is the Islamic Republic of Iran,” United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared, insisting it is time “for America and all…
Jan 05, 2021
Gulf tensions flare as Iran seizes foreign ship
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) seized a South Korean-flagged tanker in Persian Gulf waters and took custody of all crew, amid tensions between the two countries over the freezing…
Sep 04, 2019
Despite Iran’s pledge, oil tanker allegedly heads for Syria
The Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1, mostly known by its previous name “Grace 1”, appears to have turned off its transponder in the Mediterranean Sea, west of Syria. The…
Aug 20, 2019
Iran Warns U.S. not to Detain Grace 1 Oil Tanker
The Islamic Republic’s Foreign Ministry has conveyed “warnings to U.S. officials” not to apprehend its Grace 1 oil tanker, which was released on Sunday, after Gibraltar authorities rejected a U.S.…
Aug 16, 2019
U.S.: Grace 1 Vessel used by IRGC to Transfer Oil to Syria
Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo announced that assurances from Tehran nullified the continued detention of the Iranian vessel, although a new American request for a separate legal procedure forced a…
Jul 30, 2019
U.K. Warns Iran, Urges Europe to Align with U.S.
Recently appointed British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab levelled a warning against the leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to which it cannot expect to increase its acceptance amongst…
Jul 25, 2019
Iran Issues Conflicting Statements on Nuclear Negotiations
Iranian leaders have once again made contradictory declarations over potential talks to deescalate tensions over nuclear development in the Islamic Republic. President Hassan Rouhani declared readiness for "just" negotiations on…
Jul 23, 2019
UK Calls for European Mission to Ensure Hormuz Strait Navigation
The United Kingdom is calling for the formation of a European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes in response to Iran's seizure…
Jul 22, 2019
Persian Gulf Tensions Soar as Iran Seizes UK Oil Tanker
Drama on the high seas of the Persian Gulf continues to soar, as British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt said Iran’s actions are putting it on a "dangerous path." The United…
Jul 16, 2019
Khamenei Vows to Respond to UK “Piracy” Over Tanker Seizure
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said today that the Islamic Republic will respond to Britain's "piracy" over the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar. The Grace 1…