Gulf Tension

Japan's Defence Minister Taro Kono
Japan to send military vessel, planes to protect Gulf waters
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Earlier this month, Washington launched a maritime coalition based in Bahrain to provide protection to shipping
EU-led mission to monitor Gulf waters to base in UAE
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London's unexpected change of strategy has frustrated EU's progress
UK move to join Gulf mission frustrates European plans
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A US sailor uses binoculars to scan the ocean during a bridge watch aboard a US guided-missile destroyer in the Gulf
US tells vessels to send Gulf transit plans in advance
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Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih
Saudi Arabia to expand pipeline, reduce Gulf oil exports
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Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt is seen outside Downing Street in London
Iran, UK trade warnings against escalation
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Iranian military speedboat patrols the waters as a tanker prepares to dock
Ships deploy unarmed guards to navigate Gulf
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The most recent incidents followed a spate of attacks on tankers since May around the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman
Kuwait ups port security amid Iran tension
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Neither Saudi Arabia nor the UAE gave details on the nature of the tanker attacks or accused anyone of responsibility.
UAE hopes for ‘impartial’ tanker sabotage probe
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OPEC and the International Energy Agency said earlier this month that global oil supply fell in April due to US sanctions on Iran
Major crude producers meet over Gulf tensions
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Riyadh "does not want a war, is not looking for it and will do everything to prevent it"
Saudi calls urgent Gulf, Arab League meetings over Iran
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The Spanish frigate had joined the aircraft carrier's strike group for a military exercise
Spain pulls frigate from US group citing Gulf tensions
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