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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.

17/08/2019

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.

05/08/2019

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.

21/07/2019

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.

14/07/2019

World News

UK should be 'scared' of Tehran's response over tanker: Iranian cleric

British Royal Marines seized a giant Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar on Thursday suspected of taking oil to Syria in violation of EU sanctions. The move sparked Tehran's fury and could escalate its confrontation with the West.

05/07/2019

World

Tanker attacks create “hugely worrying” situation in Gulf

Iranian miscalculations over western “red lines” could lead to a conflict that nobody wants, Gulf affairs specialist tells Euronews.

17/06/2019

World News

'No survivors' as burning Iranian oil tanker sinks near Japan

The burning Iranian oil tanker Sanchi has sunk off the Japanese coast following a collision on January 6.

14/01/2018

World News

Two bodies recovered from stricken oil tanker

Continued explosions have kept the ship ablaze, hampering rescue efforts.

13/01/2018

China

Families anguish as Iran tanker burns

Relatives of crew members of a stricken tanker involved in a collision with a cargo ship off the Chinese coast are hoping against hope that their loved ones will be found alive

11/01/2018

China

Fears that a burning oil tanker could explode

There are growing concerns that a burning Iranian oil tanker could explode off the coast of China. The 32 crew members of the Sanchi are still missing.

08/01/2018

Ghana

Multiple gas & fuel explosions kill several people in Accra, Ghana

Ghana's energy sector's safety record in the spotlight again after a huge explosion in the capital, Accra.

08/10/2017

Pakistan

Exploding oil tanker kills more than 100 in Pakistan

25/06/2017

Pakistan

More than 120 killed in Pakistan tanker explosion

25/06/2017