Russia accuses US of trying to “provoke war” with Iran
CBS News – Russia has accused the Trump administration of a “provocation” for its decision to send about 1,000 more U.S. troops…
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Iran decries MBS’s accusations as attempt to cover up Saudi mistakes
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed the accusations that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has recently levelled against Tehran, slamming…
Gulf of Oman: Timing of strike proves Iran wasn’t involved in it – Security analyst
Sputnik | Ekaterina Blinova: A second mysterious attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman has escalated already simmering tensions in…
Attacking oil tankers to fuel anti-Iranian agenda?
Alwaght – Following the explosions hitting two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hurmuz, as it was largely expected…
EU calls for utmost restraint in regard to tanker incidents
Tasnim – European Union foreign ministers are looking for more information on who might be behind the attacks on two oil tankers…
US, Israel behind tanker incidents in Sea of Oman: Iran’s ex-envoy
Tasnim – A former Iranian ambassador and Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the US and Israel launched the recent attack on two oil…
Furious Iranian officials claim sabotage in tanker incident
Al-Monitor – The June 13 attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman has pushed tensions between Iran and the United…
UK envoy reacts to his summoning
MNA – UK ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire claims that he had not been summoned by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, rather, he…
Saudi crown prince accuses Iran of attack on tankers in Gulf of Oman
Sputnik – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused Iran of twin attacks on oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel,…
Abe Iran visit: From negotiation bid to Oman tanker attacks
June 16, The Iran Project – Following US President Donald Trump’s trip to Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took a two-day…
Larijani says US resorted to tanker attacks after sanctions failure
IRNA – Iranian Parliament speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that US has resorted to tanker attacks after failure of its harsh…
‘Japan dismisses US claim that Iran attacked tankers’
Press TV- Japanese officials say Tokyo has dismissed a claim by the United States that Iran attacked two oil tankers — both…
Iran summons UK envoy over oil tanker attack allegations
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran to voice protest at the allegations that the UK foreign secretary…
As Trump accuses Iran, he has one problem: his own credibility
The New York Times | Peter Baker : To President Trump, the question of culpability in the explosions that crippled two oil tankersin the Gulf…
Iran warns US over blame game through ‘suspicious’ attacks
Press TV – Iran has warned the US to stop playing a blame game through “suspicious” attacks on oil tankers in the Middle…
US video not enough to blame Iran for tanker attacks: Germany
Press TV – Video footage released by the US military to blame Iran for the recent attacks on two oil tankers in the…
Japanese tanker owner claims crew saw ‘flying objects’ before attack, denies ship struck mine
RT – The Japanese company that owns the ‘Kokuka Courageous’ tanker has said its crew spotted “flying objects” before the attack in…
US CENTCOM releases grainy video of boat to accuse Iran of attacks
Press TV – The US military has released a grainy video that it claims showed an Iranian navy boat removing an unexploded mine…
World reacts as two tankers ‘attacked’ in Sea of Oman
Press TV – Hours after two tankers were reportedly attacked in the Sea of Oman, a flurry of international reactions poured in…
Russia warns against using oil tanker incident to lay blame on Iran, escalate tensions
Sputnik – Moscow warns against hasty conclusions and attempts to blame Iran for the incident in the Gulf of Oman, Russian Deputy…
Gov’t spokesman voices concern over tragic incident for blast of 2 oil tankers in Oman Sea
IRNA – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei voiced his concern and sorrow over the explosion of two oil tankers carrying oil for Japan…
Photos: Oil tankers in Oman Sea hit in attack
ISNA – Two oil tankers were reportedly attacked in Oman Sea on Thursday, leaving one ablaze and adrift as sailors were evacuated…
Iran concerned about oil tanker attacked in Oman Sea : FM spox
MNA – In a tweet on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi expressed Iran’s concern about what happened to the two…
Zarif raps attacks on Japan-related tankers in Oman Sea
MNA – Iranian Foreign Minister rapped the reported attacks on Japan-related tankers on Thursday, calling the incident suspicious. “Reported attacks on Japan-related…
Iran assisting affected oil tankers in Oman Sea; 44 sailors rescued
Tasnim – Hormozgan Maritime Search and Rescue Centre in Southern Iran has managed to evacuate the crew of two large oil tankers…
Oil prices jump following suspected attacks on two oil tankers in Sea of Oman
Press TV – Crude oil futures have jumped on Thursday following reports of explosions targeting two oil tankers in the Sea of…
Explosions hit two large oil tankers in Sea of Oman: Reports
Press TV – Media reports say two large oil tankers have been hit by explosions in the Sea of Oman. Iran’s Al-Alam…