Iran seized the oil tanker with 18 crew members, including 16 Indians, in December alleging it had illegal diesel.

Arab and Muslim states are mounting a last-ditch effort to avert a new war between the US and Iran as concerns grow that the Islamic regime will not yield to Donald Trump’s tough demands.

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in Persian Gulf as Iran threatens "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

He says a "massive Armada" is "moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose" towards Iran.

A “multi-day readiness exercise” will take place after Donald Trump deployed an “armada” to the Middle East.

President Donald Trump runs hot and cold in his relationship with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — often at the same time

Maliki's bid for Iraqi PM role as Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses concerns about pro-Tehran government seizing control of Iraq.

The United States and Iran are engaged in increasingly hostile rhetoric as US warships move into the Arabian Sea, despite regional nations seeking a diplomatic solution to prevent a military flare-up. US President Donald Trump warned this week that “ time is running out ” for Iran to return to talks to reach a new deal on its nuclear programme.