Oil Tankers

Tanker attack device resembles Iranian mines - US Navy expert

Explosive experts from US Navy say mine used in the attack on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman bears a "striking resemblance" to Iranian mines. Iran has denied involvement.

Rouhani repeats nuclear pact ultimatum as Trump seeks talks

Iran calls for "positive signals" from P5+1 signatories without which it will continue decelerating on compliance with 2015 nuke deal, President Hassan Rouhani says, a day after Trump said he's ready for talks with Tehran.

UN chief pushes for probe of Gulf tanker attacks

After the United States accused Iran of carrying out the attacks and Tehran rejected the accusations, the UN chief suggested that an independent entity could step in to verify the facts.

Who stands to gain from the tanker attacks in the Gulf?

The origins of the attacks in the Gulf of Oman remain a mystery, but the message behind the attack is as clear as day.

Tanker wars: Who is behind the attacks in the Gulf of Oman?

Experts say Iran and its adversaries could benefit from the ongoing naval escalation and also question the timing of Thursday's attacks on oil tankers as Japan's PM Shinzo Abe was having a meeting with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

Japan prime minister to visit Tehran, with energy security the main concern

As Japan looks to ensure security in the region, it could play a vital role in negotiating between Iran and the US.

US-UAE defence agreement comes into force, following Bolton visit

US President Donald Trump bypassed Congress to sell $8.1 billion in arms to Saudi Arabia and other allies, citing the threat from Iran, followed closely by a significant defence agreement with the UAE set to have a far-reaching impact.

Yemen: A tragic battleground will get bloodier amid US-Iran tensions

Iran is likely to use the Houthis to give Saudi Arabia and by extension the US, a bloody nose - ruining any chance for peace in the process.

Iran says exercising restraint despite 'unacceptable' US sanctions

Qatar is trying to "defuse escalating tensions" across the Persian Gulf, Al Jazeera reports amid allegations of oil tanker sabotage, a drone attack by Yemen's Iranian-allied rebels and deployment of US warships and bombers to the region.

Saudi Arabia says oil infrastructure attacked by drones

Houthi rebels claim drone attacks a response to Saudi "crimes" in Yemen. The assaults are the latest in a series of security challenges faced by the Middle East, following the alleged sabotage of oil tankers off UAE coast.

Sabotage and information warfare in the Gulf of Oman

Security crises in the Persian Gulf will become increasingly high-stakes as the lack of communication between Iran and the US and its allies can trigger misinformation, perceived threats and potentially military confrontation.

ConocoPhillips turns the screws on Venezeula's oil assets

A decade after its assets were nationalised in Venezuela, the oil giant has obtained court orders allowing it to seize some of the Caribbean assets of the troubled South American country's state oil company.