US to evacuate Balad Air Base in Iraq over 'potential security threats'

The already strained relationship was further aggravated after Iran shot down a US military drone on Thursday.

'Terror' attacks could threaten global oil supply; warns Saudi King Salman

King Salman has called on Gulf and Arab leaders to confront Iran's 'criminal acts' after sabotage attacks damaged four vessels.

In recent weeks, tensions between Washington and Tehran soared over America deploying an aircraft carrier, B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf.

Tehran has distanced itself from the bombings, but the United States has sent a aircraft carrier and an extra 1,500 troops to the Gulf.

Tensions between the US and Iran have been high since Washington withdrew last year from the 2015 nuclear deal.

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have increased in recent days, raising concerns about a potential US-Iran conflict.

India will be looking with serious concern as relationship between the United States and Iran is in a dire state.

American B-52 bombers sent to the Middle East over what Washington describes as threats from Iran have arrived at US base in Qatar.

The US military said that B-52 bombers will be part of additional forces being sent to the Middle East to counter threats from Iran.