Tensions between Iran and the West have escalated since U.S. sanctions on Irania...
- Tensions between Iran and the West have escalated since U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports took full effect and British naval forces seized an Iranian supertanker.
May 5 - The United States says it is deploying an aircraft carrier strike group and bombers to the Middle East, citing threats from Iran June 13 - Two tankers are attacked south of the Strait of Hormuz. Washington again blames Iran and Tehran denies any roleJuly 4 - Royal Marines seize Iranian supertanker Grace 1 near Gibraltar on suspicion of violating European Union sanctions on Syria
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