Iran issues footage of warning to warship crew: ‘Don’t put your life in danger’
Iran has released a video of its forces warning Royal Navy warship HMS Montrose that the lives of its crew could be in danger.
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Iran’s president suggests deal possible over seized oil tanker
Iran’s president has signalled a deal could be possible regarding the British-flagged tanker seized in the Strait of Hormuz.
Seized British-flagged tanker’s owners in contact with crew in Iran
The crew of the seized tanker Stena Impero are safe, the vessel’s owners said, after direct communication with them in Iran.
Next PM Johnson told Iran ‘does not want confrontation but will protect Gulf’
Iran has warned it will protect its waters after the UK set out plans to put together a European maritime force to defend shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
UK seeks new European-led force to protect shipping in Gulf
Britain is to seek to put together a European-led maritime mission to protect ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following the seizure by Iran of a British-flagged tanker.
May chairs Cobra to discuss Iran’s seizure of British-flagged tanker
Theresa May, senior ministers and security chiefs have met to discuss the UK’s response to the Gulf crisis following the seizure of a British-flagged tanker by Iran.
Iran warns of ‘dangerous game’ as UK accelerates Gulf warship plans
Iran has warned the UK not to enter a “dangerous game” as plans to relieve a Royal Navy warship in the Gulf were escalated amid escalating tensions.
Iran tensions show need for naval expansion – Hunt
Tensions in the Gulf make the case for strengthening the Royal Navy, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said.
Captain of Iranian supertanker arrested by Gibraltar Police
Police in Gibraltar have arrested the captain and chief officer of the Iranian supertanker detained last week in an operation involving British Royal Marines.
Iran ‘attempted to impede’ passage of British vessel through Strait of Hormuz
The Royal Navy has driven off three Iranian vessels which tried to stop a commercial tanker from travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.
All you need to know about F-35 jet, Eurofighter Typhoon and Operation Shader
The supersonic F-35B Lightning II is the cutting-edge aircraft which has taken part in active British operations for the first time.