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Iran test fires new missile: Iran Revolutionary Guards commander

Iran has test-fired a new missile, Tasnim news agency cited the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Major General Hossein Salami, as saying.

France

US stance on Iran nuclear deal is a threat to Europe — Zarif

Javad Zarif tells Euronews that US pressurising its allies over the Iran nuclear deal "is a threat against the future of Europe.”

Greece

Greece 'will not aid' Iranian tanker after U.S. warning

Greece 'will not aid' Iranian tanker after U.S. warning

World News

Iranian tanker leaves Gibraltar despite US pressure to detain it

An Iranian tanker has left Gibraltar after being held there since July, despite US pressure to detain it further.

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United Kingdom

Gibraltar 'unable' to detain Iranian oil tanker

An Iranian oil tanker seized on suspicion of illegally shipping oil to Syria will not be detained by Gibraltar despite a US warrant to seize it.

United Kingdom

US makes last-ditch bid to seize Iranian oil tanker Grace 1

The United States has made a last-ditch attempt to stop an Iranian oil tanker from leaving Gibraltar.

World

Iran compelled to show 'it can stop tankers if it feels like it'

Iran has seized another foreign tanker in the Gulf, according to the country's state media.

USA

US slaps sanctions on Iran's foreign minister

Mohammad Javad Zarif said the move is meaningless as he has no property in the United States.

Iran

Iran warns 'European war fleet' in Gulf would stir up tensions

Tensions in the Gulf continue as Iran warns against sending a European fleet to ensure safe passage.

Iran

Iran says it uncovered CIA spy ring amid heightened tensions with US

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry said at a press conference on Monday that it had identified and arrested 17 spies acting on behalf of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

World News

British and Iranian forces trade blame over ship seizures

Two-way radio exchanges have emerged between British and Iranian forces over the seizure of ship.

United Kingdom

Watch: UK to seek new maritime protection mission in Strait of Hormuz

The capture of a British-flagged vessel by Iran on Friday has escalated tensions between Iran and the UK.

USA

Trump says U.S. Navy ship shot down Iranian drone

Trump said the U.S.S. Boxer "took defensive action" against an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran

Iran says it has seized a foreign vessel 'smuggling fuel in the Gulf'

Iran seized a foreign vessel with 12 crew accused of smuggling fuel in the Gulf, state television quoted Iran's Revolutionary Guards as saying on Thursday.

Europe News

EU foreign minister scramble to save Iran nuclear deal

EU foreign minister scramble to save Iran nuclear deal. Spain's Borrell criticizes Trump administration

France

Macron demands explanation after dual national arrested in Iran

Emmanuel Macron says he's waiting for "clarifications" after Franco-Iranian researcher Fariba Adelkhah was detained in June in Iran.

World News

EU says Iran nuclear deal 'still alive'

But Israel's Netanyahu likened the EU position to the appeasement of Nazi Germany ahead of World War Two.

World News

EU nations issue statement over fears the Iran nuclear deal could fail

The European nations said they were preoccupied by the escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf region and urged for a dialogue between all parties involved in the deal, that was signed on this day four years ago.

Iran

UK offers release of Iran tanker if oil isn't bound for Syria

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the tanker detained near Gibraltar could be released if the UK receives guarantees that its oil isn't bound for Syria.

Europe News

The Brief: Iran breaches nuclear deal terms, Mogherini visits Africa

-Iran breaches terms of nuclear deal -E-companies aren't required to have telephone number -Mogerhini visits Sahel region in Africa All this and more on the Brief from Brussels.