Iran's largest navy ship catches fire, sinks at Gulf of Oman: Report
Iran`s largest navy ship sank after catching fire near the mouth of the Gulf, but the entire crew was able to safely disembark, Iranian semi-official news agencies reported on Wednesday.
Jun 02, 2021, 18:50 PM IST
Indian Navy's INS Talwar provides assistance to stranded cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
The Indian Navy provided support to the stranded ship MV Nayan on Thursday (March 11) after its frigate INS Talwar received a call from the cargo vessel requesting for technical assistance, the officials said. INS Talwar was deployed in the Gulf of Oman.
Mar 12, 2021, 15:36 PM IST
Russia, China, Iran start joint naval drills in Indian Ocean
The Gulf of Oman is a particularly sensitive waterway as it connects to the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes and which in turn connects to the Gulf.
Washington proposed a US-led naval mission following several attacks in May and June on international merchant vessels, including Saudi tankers, in Gulf waters which the United States blamed on Iran.
Iran claims it shot down US 'spy' drone over its territory, America denies
The reported shootdown has taken place at a time when tensions between Tehran and America have been rising over its collapsing nuclear deal.
Jun 20, 2019, 10:30 AM IST
US blames Iran for tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman, Iran rejects assertion
Crude oil prices spiked more than 4% after the attacks near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping artery for Saudi Arabia and other Gulf energy producers.
Jun 14, 2019, 10:07 AM IST
Chabahar port: US says India a player in Afghanistan, supports transit options
The US has said that India "is a player" in Afghanistan and it supports New Delhi's move with regard to transit options to enhance its economic connectivity with the war-torn country.
Dec 04, 2017, 07:36 AM IST
Iran says it warned off US ship, Navy denies it
The Navy says another boat much closer offered assistance, with that vessel communicating with Iranian naval forces.
Sep 10, 2017, 20:33 PM IST
Iran Revolutionary Guards find new route to arm Yemen rebels
In backing the Houthis against a coalition led by its Sunni enemy Saudi Arabia, Iran is stepping up support for a Shi`ite ally in a war whose outcome could sway the balance of power in the Middle East.
Aug 01, 2017, 22:45 PM IST
