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Indian nationals are among 23 people who were onboard the UK flagged oil tanker which was seized by Iran on Saturday, said cargo vessel owner Stena Bulk. (Photo: AP)

New audio shows UK could not prevent Iran takeover of tanker

In the recording, an Iranian officer can be heard telling the Stena Impero to change course, saying: 'You obey, you will...

22 July 2019 10:02 AM IST

A day earlier, Iran had reiterated its demands that the British Navy release of the tanker, accusing London of playing a dangerous game and threatening retribution. (Photo: File)

Seized Iranian tanker will be released if oil isn't going to Syria:...

The comments by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt late Saturday could help de-escalate tensions that have spiked in recent...

15 July 2019 2:19 PM IST

Three Iranian ships attempted to impede the passage of a British oil tanker in Gulf waters, forcing a UK frigate to intervene, the British government said Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

'Dangerous game': Iran calls on Britain to release seized oil tanker...

Iran has warned of reciprocal measures if the tanker is not released.

12 July 2019 3:41 PM IST

President Hassan Rouhani said Iran will exceed the uranium enrichment limit it agreed upon in a 2015 deal. (Photo: AFP)

Iran calls for freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

He pointed out that the United States was making provocative steps despite the stabilising efforts of Iran and France.

7 Aug 2019 8:35 AM IST