Husband of woman jailed in Iran says family caught up in ’gun fight’
The husband of a British-Iranian woman jailed in Iran has said his family has been caught in a “gun fight” between the two countries.
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Iranian tanker ‘struck by two missiles’ off coast of Saudi Arabia
Two missiles have struck an Iranian tanker travelling through the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia, according to Iranian officials.
Daughter of jailed British-Iranian woman returns to UK
The five-year-old daughter of a British-Iranian woman jailed in Iran has returned home to the UK after more than three years living in the Middle East.
Iranian women enjoy World Cup match as Tehran lifts decades-old ban
Iranian women draped their national flag round their shoulders as they watched a World Cup qualifier in Tehran – the first time they have been allowed into a stadium in decades.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe questions detention as Australians freed from Iran
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has asked why she is still incarcerated in Iran more than three years after being detained – after Australia secured the release of two citizens from the country last week.
British-Australian still held in Iran while couple released, official says
A British-Australian woman and her Australian boyfriend accused of spying have returned home “extremely happy and relieved” as an official confirmed a British-Australian academic is still being held in Iran.
Woman jailed in Iran ‘to send daughter home to UK’
A British-Iranian woman jailed in Iran is to send her daughter home to the UK to start school, it has been reported.
Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia oil sites ‘legitimate defence’, Iran says
Iran said the missile-and-drone attack on major Saudi oil sites earlier this month was an act of “legitimate defence” by Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthi rebels.
PM in call over detained citizens as he invites Iranian leader to London
Boris Johnson invited Iran’s Hassan Rouhani to London, as he called for “progress” on the cases of British citizens detained in Tehran.
Johnson should make amends and secure Nazanin release, says husband
Boris Johnson can make amends for his failings in Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s case by telling Iran’s president “enough is enough” and securing her release, her husband has said.
Boris Johnson calls for ‘Trump deal’ on Iran
Boris Johnson has called for a “Trump deal” on Iran, as he said the US President is the “one guy” who can negotiate a new nuclear pact amid escalating tensions.
Boris Johnson calls for ‘Trump deal’ on Iran
Boris Johnson has called for a “Trump deal” on Iran, as he said the US President is the “one guy” who can negotiate a new nuclear pact amid escalating tensions.
PM accuses Iran of being behind attacks on Saudi oil facilities
Boris Johnson has said he wants a new nuclear deal with Iran, after he accused the Islamic republic of being behind the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.
Iran criticises Boris Johnson after he attributes blame for Saudi attacks
Iran has rebuked Boris Johnson after he blamed the Islamic republic for the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities ahead of his meeting with President Hassan Rouhani.
Johnson declines to rule out military intervention in Iran
Boris Johnson has blamed Iran for the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, before a meeting with President Hassan Rouhani.
Raab says Houthi rebels in Yemen attacking Saudi oil facilities is implausible
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said it is implausible that attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities were launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement.
US to send troops to Saudi Arabia but hold off on striking Iran
The Pentagon has announced it will deploy additional US troops and missile defence equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump approves deployment of US forces to Saudi Arabia after oil attack
The Pentagon says the US will deploy additional troops and military equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to beef up security.
Trump signals restraint on possible military strike on Iran
US President Donald Trump has signalled that he is not inclined to authorise an immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attacks on the Saudi oil industry.
Saudis show journalists scene of oil industry attacks
Saudi Arabia has taken journalists to the site of a missile and drone strike on the kingdom’s oil industry that shook global energy markets over the weekend.
US military to present several options to Trump on Iran response
The Pentagon is presenting a broad range of military options to Donald Trump as he considers how to respond to what administration officials say was an unprecedented Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry.
Iran diplomat warns of ‘all-out war’ if country hit for Saudi oil attack
Iran’s foreign minister has warned that any attack on his country over a drone and missile strike on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry will result in “all-out war”, further increasing tensions across the Persian Gulf.
US backs Saudi Arabia’s ‘right to defend itself’, says Pompeo
Secretary of state Mike Pompeo has said the US backs Saudi Arabia’s “right to defend itself” after a weekend attack targeted the heart of its oil industry”
Iranian missiles and drones were used to attack oil sites, say Saudis
Saudi Arabia has claimed Iranian cruise missiles and drones were used to attack the kingdom’s oil industry, showing journalists the remains of the weapons but stopping short of directly accusing Tehran of launching the assault.
Iran warns of ‘immediate response’ to any US action over Saudi attack
Iran has warned the US that any action against it after an attack on Saudi oil installations will “immediately” be met with a response from Tehran, its state-run news agency has reported.
Military action against Iran ‘cannot be ruled out’
Former defence and international trade secretary Liam Fox has said that military action against Iran cannot be ruled out following the drone attack on Saudi Arabia oil installations on Saturday.
Iran confirms UK and Australian citizens are being detained
Two British-Australians and an Australian national are being held in Iran for spying and “taking images at sensitive areas”, Tehran has said.
Will prices at the pumps rise following the Saudi attack?
The tensions in the Gulf following the drone attacks on oil installations in Saudi Arabia have put pressure on prices.
Iran closes door on talks with US amid Saudi oil attack tensions
Iran’s supreme leader has announced “there will be no talks with the US at any level” in remarks which appeared to end all speculation about a possible meeting between the two countries’ presidents at the UN later this month.
Saudis invite global experts to investigate oil installation attacks
Saudi Arabia has said its initial inquiries indicate that Iranian weapons were used in attacks on key oil installations, and it will invite UN and other international experts to take part in the investigation.
‘Looking like’ Iran was behind Saudi Arabia oil installation attacks, says Trump
Donald Trump has said it is “looking like” Iran was responsible for the attacks on key oil installations in Saudi Arabia but added he does not want war.
Iranian weapons used in attack on oil installations, claims Saudi military
Initial investigations show Iranian weapons were used in the weekend attack on Saudi Arabian oil installations, a Saudi military spokesman has said.