U.S. Releases More Images Of Attacks On Oil Tankers, Piles The Pressure On Iran U.S. says Iran is behind the attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and releases videos as proof. Iran denies the allegations and says it is not ready to wage a war with any country. The situation is getting tense with Trump deciding to increase the troops in the region. Russia and China meanwhile criticise the U.S. So what's brewing in the region. Here's a report

Gravitas: US piles pressure on Iran: Russia, China caution US

U.S. Sanctions Plunged Iran Into Economic Crises U.S. sanctions have hurt Iran's economy hard. Inflation rate is at an all-time high. Iran's oil exports have halved. The economy shrunk by 4%. European Union's efforts to bypass these sanctions have failed spectacularly. Did Iran have any choice other than to retaliate? Has Iran been pushed to the wall by the U.S.? Here's a report

Gravitas: Has Iran been pushed to the wall by the US?

Tensions Between The U.S. & Iran Intensify As Peace & Stability In West Asia Comes Under Threat Tensions intensify in West Asia. Iran says that it will breach the limit on its stockpile of nuclear fuel. Iran will enrich more uranium than the allowed limit under the nuclear deal. U.S. blames Iran for the attacks on two oil tankers and vows to send 1000 more soldiers to West Asia. Is West Asia on the brink of a conflict again? Palki explains.

Gravitas: A major crisis in West Asia: Iran threatens to breach nuke deal

Iran said on Wednesday it would not give European powers more time beyond July 8 to save its nuclear deal by shielding it from US sanctions. The spokesman for Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation said Tehran was ready to go through with a threat to enrich uranium to a higher level if Europe did not step in, a move that would breach the terms of a nuclear pact with world powers.

Will not give Europe more time to save nuclear deal: Iran

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was very prepared with regard to Iran, as tensions ramped up after attacks on several oil tankers and Tehran's announcement it would step up uranium enrichment.

Trump says US is 'very prepared' with regard to Iran

Iran said on Monday it would breach internationally agreed curbs on its stock of low-enriched uranium in 10 days -- a move likely to strain already high tensions with Washington -- but it added European nations still had time to save a landmark nuclear deal.

Iran says it will reach allowed enriched uranium limit in 10 days

The United States is preparing to send additional troops to the Middle East in response to mounting concerns over Iran, which Washington blames for attacks on oil tankers last week, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, speaking on condition of anonymity.

U.S. preparing to send more troops to Middle East

Iran will break the uranium stockpile limit set by Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in the next 10 days, the spokesman for the country's atomic agency said Monday. He also warned that Iran could enrich uranium up to 20% - just a step away from weapons-grade levels.

Iran says it will break key nuclear deal uranium limit in 10 days

Amid rising tension between the US and Iran over recent attacks on civilian oil tankers in the Middle East, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States is considering a 'full range of options' — including a military strike.

US weighing 'full range' of options to counter Iran, including a military strike: Mike Pompeo on Iran

US-Iran tensions are high following accusations by the administration of US President Donald Trump that Tehran carried out attacks last Thursday on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, a vital oil shipping route.

Mike Pompeo says US does not want war with Iran

Iran said Monday it will surpass from June 27 its uranium stockpile limit set under the nuclear deal with world powers, turning up the pressure after the US walked away from the landmark pact last year.

Will exceed enriched uranium limit in 10 days: Iran

Iran on Saturday summoned the British ambassador to Tehran after London blamed it for attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the semi-official Students News Agency ISNA reported, a claim denied by the British government.

Iran summons UK envoy over 'unfounded' tanker accusations

Saudi prince blames Iran for tanker attacks, says won’t hesitate on ‘threats’ Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused rival Iran of attacks on two oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel, adding he "won't hesitate" to tackle any threats to the kingdom, according to excerpts of an interview published on Sunday.

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Iran on Saturday signalled that it might further scale back from its commitments signed under the nuclear deal unless other signatories show "positive signals". "Iran cannot stick to this agreement unilaterally.

Iran might scale back from nuclear deal commitments

Iran's parliament speaker hinted Sunday that Washington could be behind the "suspicious" tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman to pile pressure on Tehran, official news agency IRNA reported.

Iran hints United States could be behind 'suspicious' tanker attacks

Hormuz Strait Is Crucial For Oil Trade. And Two More Tankers Have Been Attacked.The Ongoing Tensions Between The US And Iran Have Been Brewing For A While. Here's A Report

Gravitas: US-Iran Crisis Brewing For A While

US President Donald Trump declared Friday that a mysterious attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman had Iran "written all over it," rejecting Tehran's denial that it had any involvement.

Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: Trump dismisses Iran denials, United Nations chief pushes for an independent probe

US President Donald Trump blames Iran for Gulf of Oman oil tanker attack. Watch this video to know more.

U.S president blames Iran for tanker attack

The leader of Britain's main opposition party has questioned whether the government had evidence to back up its accusations that Iran was behind attacks on oil tankers in the entrance to the Gulf, and warned against escalating tensions.

British opposition leader questions Iran accusations

The attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday have again sent the United States and Iran, two longtime adversaries, hurtling toward potential crisis. The challenges are diplomatic and economic, as well as military.

The U.S. Has Turned Up Pressure on Iran: See the Timeline of Events

Iran will continue scaling back compliance with its nuclear deal commitments unless other signatories show "positive signals", the Iranian president told a meeting of Russian, Chinese and other Asian leaders in Tajikistan.

Iran president renews ultimatum over nuclear pact compliance

The US military today released a video that it said showed Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) removing an unexploded mine from the side of a Japanese-owned oil tanker, as Washington blamed Iran for attacks rattling global oil markets.

Iran's military recovered tanker mine, says US after releasing video

Will back legitimate government chosen through democratic path: PM Modi to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday late evening for a bilateral meet on the sidelines of SCO Summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was ready to launch talks with Iran whenever it was ready, even as he blamed Tehran for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

Trump says ready to hold talks with Iran despite tanker attacks

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