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Amid tensions with Iran, US to deploy 1000 additional troops to Middle Eas
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], Jun 18 (ANI): Citing the alleged attack by Iran on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week, United States Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan on Monday announced the deployment of about 1000 additional troops to the middle east for "defensive purposes".
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US plans to send additional force in Gulf region after tanker attacks
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jun 17 (ANI): Washington is expected to discuss in detail this week whether to send an additional military force of the United States to the Middle East in the wake of last week's attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
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Pompeo again blames Iran for tankers' attack
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday reiterated his stance over recent attacks on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and blamed Iran for tankers' attack.
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Saudi Arabia secures protection to energy supplies in Gulf region after sh
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], June 16 (ANI): Saudi Arabia has called for a rapid response to secure energy supplies in the Gulf region after tensions soared following an attack on two oil tankers in a vital oil shipping route last week.
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Saudi Crown Prince accuses Iran of attacking tankers in Gulf of Oman
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], Jun 16 : Echoing the stance taken by the United States and Britain, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday accused Iran of carrying out the attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week.
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Iran summons UK envoy over 'unacceptable' attack claims on Gulf tankers
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Jun 16 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday summoned the UK Ambassador to Tehran, Rob Macaire, over Britain's 'unacceptable stance' on the attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week.
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UK accuses Iran of attacking tankers in Gulf of Oman
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], Jun 15 (ANI): The United Kingdoms on Friday accused the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) of carrying out the attack on the two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week.
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Two oil tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman, US blames Iran
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], June 14 (ANI): Two oil tankers have been attacked in the Gulf of Oman, raising tensions in the region.
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Blasts damage 2 ships in Gulf of Oman: Reports
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Muscat [Oman], Jun 13 (ANI): Two large oil tankers have been hit by explosions in the Sea of Oman, the Iranian state media reported on Thursday without citing any clear evidence.
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UAE, Norway, Saudi Arabia claim 'state actor' behind attack on oil tankers
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], June 07 (ANI): In a veiled reference to Iran, an investigation conducted by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Norway into the coordinated attack on their four oil tankers off the port of Fujairah last month has concluded that a "state actor" was behind it.
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Houthi rebels to launch attacks at 300 Saudi facilities: reports
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Sanaa [Yemen], May 20 (ANI): The Yemeni Shia Houthi rebels are planning to launch attacks at 300 critical infrastructure facilities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), SABA News Agency reported.
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Saudi Arabia says does not want war with Iran but ready to respond strongl
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 19 (ANI): Amid the ongoing tensions with Iran, intensified after last week's attacks on Saudi oil tankers, the Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that the country will do its best to avoid war, but stands ready to respond with "full force and determina
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