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Strait of Hormuz: Where is it? What is it? And why is it so important?

Following recent attacks on two oil tankers, Euronews looks into the significance of such an incident on the gateway to the global oil industry.

Iran

Euroviews. Europe should recall its commitment to the Iran Deal ǀ View

Now, the question is, can the remaining parties to the JCPOA - in practice, the so-called E3 powers (Germany, France and the UK) - trigger the “snapback” mechanism is response to Iran's reaction? The answer - which Europe and hawks in Washington should bear in mind - is a simple “no”.

Iran

US could not stop Iran developing atomic bomb: Iran's supreme leader

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said "even if Iran wanted to build an atomic bomb, America could not do anything" to stop it, adding that it was not his country's wish to do so.

World

US Resident Nizar Zakka Speaks to Euronews after his release in Iran

The businessman was held for almost four years, accused of spying.

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United Arab Emirates

US blames Iran after attacks on two oil tankers

Iran has categorically rejected claims that the country is behind the attacks on two oil tankers yesterday - saying they are responsible for maintaining the security of the Strait of Hormuz where the incidents took place. But its version of events is strongly disputed by the U.S.

Iran

Germany leads European efforts to ease tensions between US and Iran

Germany is leading European efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran, and to rescue Tehran's agreement over its nuclear programme

Europe News

"He loves the people of Europe:" US ambassador on Trump's EU visit

Gordon Sondland and Frederica Mogherini both said they share goals with Trump, but have different approaches to them. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not as optimistic - saying he will not be "deceived" by Trump.

Switzerland

Mike Pompeo: Iran should behave like 'a normal nation'

Mike Pompeo said the U.S. is prepared to engage with Iran about its nuclear programme but first needs to see the country behaving like "a normal nation."

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king calls for global action to stop 'escalations' by Iran

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has called for international action to stop "escalations" in Iran following attacks on Gulf oil assets.

USA

Iran blasts 'highly dangerous' U.S. troop boost amid Mideast tensions

The U.S. is sending 1,500 more troops to the region amid simmering tensions, President Donald Trump said Friday.

World News

US tensions with Iran

Tensions between the US and Iran are rising as Trump sends 1,500 troops to the Middle East and pushes through the sale of billions of dollars' worth of arms to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Saudis say they don't want war with Iran, but will defend themselves

President Donald Trump appears to have softened his tone in recent days, saying he expects Iran to seek negotiations with his administration.

United Arab Emirates

Iran plays regional bully role and meddles in Arab affairs, says UAE

The UAE says that four commercial vessels were sabotaged in the incident, two of them Saudi oil tankers.

World News

Euroviews. Business leaders must stop dealing with Iran ǀ View

Business leaders attending conferences in Iran are finally coming to the realisation that doing business with the country means funding terror groups.

Iran

Tensions between US and Iran increase after oil tanker attacks in Gulf

Tensions between the US and Iran increased after Washington accused Iran of masterminding the attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran

Trump, Pompeo: We don't want war with Iran

President Donald Trump said reports the United States is preparing for war with Iran were “fake news".

World News

Pompeo to hold talks in Brussels

The US Secretary of State will hold talks in Brussels on Monday on Iran.

Yemen

Houthi's begin withdrawing from Yemen ports

Yemen's Houthi movement has begun withdrawing forces from the country’s port of Saleef in Hodeidah province, finally invoking the terms of a United Nations-sponsored peace deal five months after the agreement was made.

Iran

EU rejects 'ultimatums' from Iran over nuclear deal

In a new joint statement, the EU said it rejected 'ultimatums' from Iran over the nuclear deal.

USA

Trump administration slaps new sanctions on Iran's industrial metals

Trump administration slaps new sanctions on Iran's industrial metals.