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Gulf-crisis

Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy, water after Trump ultimatum

Middle East and Africa 1 week ago

Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy, water after Trump ultimatum

Iran warned it would strike energy and water infrastructure across the Gulf if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to attack its electricity grid, raising fears of mass disruption in a region heavily dependent on desalination for drinking water.

Pertamina vessels among 200 tankers stranded in Gulf

Companies 3 weeks ago

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Pertamina vessels among 200 tankers stranded in Gulf

Ships operated by state-owned energy firm Pertamina with a combined capacity of about 450,000 deadweight tonnes are stuck in ports as the US-Israeli war against Iran disrupts navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Gulf shipping crisis deepens as tankers stranded for fifth day

Economy 3 weeks ago

Gulf shipping crisis deepens as tankers stranded for fifth day

Asia sources 60 percent of its oil from the Middle East, leaving the region vulnerable to the disruptions. Refiners in Indonesia and Japan are sourcing more oil from the US to replace the shortfall. India will consider buying more from Russia, sources at two companies have said.

Iran Revolutionary Guards seize South Korean-flagged tanker

World 5 years ago

Iran Revolutionary Guards seize South Korean-flagged tanker

It identified the ship as the South Korean-flagged Hankuk Chemi, which it said was carrying 7,200 tonnes of "oil chemical products."

Gulf crisis resolution in balance ahead of summit

World 5 years ago

Gulf crisis resolution in balance ahead of summit

Riyadh led a coalition of countries in the Gulf and beyond in 2017 to cut ties with Doha over charges it was too close to Tehran and backed radical Islamist groups. Qatar denies the claims.

Qatar backed 'terrorism and extremism', UAE tells UN court

World 5 years ago

Qatar backed 'terrorism and extremism', UAE tells UN court

The United Arab Emirates accused Qatar on Monday of backing "terrorism and extremism" as the three-year-old Gulf diplomatic crisis returned to the UN's top court.

Iran tanker hit by suspected missile strikes near Saudi port

World 6 years ago

Iran tanker hit by suspected missile strikes near Saudi port

The National Iranian Tanker Company, which owns the ship, said the hull of the Sabiti was hit by two separate explosions off the Saudi coast, saying they were "probably caused by missile strikes".

Iran says seized British-flagged tanker 'free' to leave

World 6 years ago

Iran says seized British-flagged tanker 'free' to leave

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps surrounded the Stena Impero with attack boats before rappelling onto the deck of the tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on July 19.

Three Australians detained in Iran

World 6 years ago

Three Australians detained in Iran

The news of the trio's detention comes after Australia announced that it would join a US-led mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi prepares for haj as Gulf tensions persist

World 6 years ago

Saudi prepares for haj as Gulf tensions persist

Crowds of faithful from across the world wore flowing white robes as they descended on the holy city located in the west of the ultra-conservative kingdom.

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