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India Deploys Second Guided-Missile Destroyer In Gulf Of Aden Amid Pirates' Threat
The Indian Navy has deployed a second frontline ship in the Gulf of Aden to augment its anti-piracy mission, following the hijacking of a Malta-flagged cargo vessel by pirates.
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US To Send Reinforcements To Gulf After Iran Ship Threats: White House
The United States said Friday it was sending reinforcements to the Gulf after what it called increasing harassment by Iran of ships in the oil-rich waters.
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US Aircraft Carrier To Stay In Gulf: Pentagon
The US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will remain in the Gulf due to "recent threats" by Iran, the Pentagon said Sunday, following reports the ship was returning home in what some read as a sign of de-escalation.
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Faced "Grave Threat" Due To Qatar's Support For Terrorism, Extremism: UAE
The United Arab Emirates accused Qatar on Monday of backing "terrorism and extremism" as the three-year-old Gulf diplomatic crisis returned to the UN's top court.
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Crude Oil Price Steady As Gulf Of Mexico Coast Braces For Hurricane Laura
The threat from Hurricane Laura has pushed the market higher this week, but the storm is not expected to affect supplies much because oil and product inventories remain high due to the coronavirus pandemic's hit to fuel demand.
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Iran Guards Chief Vows "Decisive Response" To US Gulf Threat
Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief on Thursday warned the US of a "decisive response" after President Donald Trump said he instructed the US Navy to "shoot down" Iranian boats that harass American ships in the Gulf.
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US Failed To Build Coalition In Gulf, Allies 'Ashamed': Iran
The US is acting alone against Tehran and its allies are too "ashamed" to join its forces in the Gulf, Iran's top diplomat said Monday, dismissing its calls for talks as a sham. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif also confirmed he turned down an offer to meet President Donald Trump last month despite the threat of US sanctions against him.
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Parties To Iran Nuclear Deal Meet Amid Threat Of Collapse
Diplomats from the remaining parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear accord are meeting in Vienna to discuss ways to stop the deal collapsing amid tension in the Persian Gulf.
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Saudi Crown Prince Lashes Out At Arch-Rival Iran Over Tanker Attacks
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused arch-rival Iran of attacks on oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel, adding he "won't hesitate" to tackle any threats to the kingdom, according to an interview published on Sunday.
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Record-Size 'Dead-Zone' Off US Coast Could Threaten Marine Life
A near record-sized "dead zone" of oxygen-starved water could form in the Gulf of Mexico this summer, threatening its huge stocks of marine life, researchers said.
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Donald Trump Bypasses US Congress To Sell Arms Worth More Than $8 Billion To Saudi Arabia, UAE
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday bypassed Congress to sell $8.1 billion in arms to Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies, citing a threat from Iran, infuriating lawmakers who fear the weapons could kill civilians in Yemen.
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A Terrifying Threat From Tropical Storm Cindy: Floating Masses Of Deadly Fire Ants
Tropical Storm Cindy may have been downgraded to a tropical depression Thursday, but that doesn't mean Gulf Coast residents are in the clear.
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Tropical Storm Colin: Florida Declares State Of Emergency
Tropical Storm Colin churned toward Florida's northern Gulf coast Monday where officials issued a state of emergency under threat from high winds, possible tornadoes and copious rain.
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3 Indian Naval Ships To Visit Dubai As Part Of Month-Long Gulf Deployment
Three Indian Naval ships will visit Dubai this week as part of a month-long deployment to the strategic Gulf region and enhance bilateral defence ties as well as India's experience in combating maritime threats with regional navies.
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Barack Obama Starts Talks With Gulf Leaders Aimed At Easing Strains
US President Barack Obama and Gulf Arab leaders started talks in Riyadh today at a summit aimed at forging joint action on perceived security threats from Iran and Islamic State, and at ironing out strains in their old alliance.
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India Deploys Second Guided-Missile Destroyer In Gulf Of Aden Amid Pirates' Threat
The Indian Navy has deployed a second frontline ship in the Gulf of Aden to augment its anti-piracy mission, following the hijacking of a Malta-flagged cargo vessel by pirates.
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US To Send Reinforcements To Gulf After Iran Ship Threats: White House
The United States said Friday it was sending reinforcements to the Gulf after what it called increasing harassment by Iran of ships in the oil-rich waters.
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US Aircraft Carrier To Stay In Gulf: Pentagon
The US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will remain in the Gulf due to "recent threats" by Iran, the Pentagon said Sunday, following reports the ship was returning home in what some read as a sign of de-escalation.
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Faced "Grave Threat" Due To Qatar's Support For Terrorism, Extremism: UAE
The United Arab Emirates accused Qatar on Monday of backing "terrorism and extremism" as the three-year-old Gulf diplomatic crisis returned to the UN's top court.
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Crude Oil Price Steady As Gulf Of Mexico Coast Braces For Hurricane Laura
The threat from Hurricane Laura has pushed the market higher this week, but the storm is not expected to affect supplies much because oil and product inventories remain high due to the coronavirus pandemic's hit to fuel demand.
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Iran Guards Chief Vows "Decisive Response" To US Gulf Threat
Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief on Thursday warned the US of a "decisive response" after President Donald Trump said he instructed the US Navy to "shoot down" Iranian boats that harass American ships in the Gulf.
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US Failed To Build Coalition In Gulf, Allies 'Ashamed': Iran
The US is acting alone against Tehran and its allies are too "ashamed" to join its forces in the Gulf, Iran's top diplomat said Monday, dismissing its calls for talks as a sham. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif also confirmed he turned down an offer to meet President Donald Trump last month despite the threat of US sanctions against him.
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Parties To Iran Nuclear Deal Meet Amid Threat Of Collapse
Diplomats from the remaining parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear accord are meeting in Vienna to discuss ways to stop the deal collapsing amid tension in the Persian Gulf.
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Saudi Crown Prince Lashes Out At Arch-Rival Iran Over Tanker Attacks
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused arch-rival Iran of attacks on oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel, adding he "won't hesitate" to tackle any threats to the kingdom, according to an interview published on Sunday.
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Record-Size 'Dead-Zone' Off US Coast Could Threaten Marine Life
A near record-sized "dead zone" of oxygen-starved water could form in the Gulf of Mexico this summer, threatening its huge stocks of marine life, researchers said.
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Donald Trump Bypasses US Congress To Sell Arms Worth More Than $8 Billion To Saudi Arabia, UAE
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday bypassed Congress to sell $8.1 billion in arms to Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies, citing a threat from Iran, infuriating lawmakers who fear the weapons could kill civilians in Yemen.
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A Terrifying Threat From Tropical Storm Cindy: Floating Masses Of Deadly Fire Ants
Tropical Storm Cindy may have been downgraded to a tropical depression Thursday, but that doesn't mean Gulf Coast residents are in the clear.
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Tropical Storm Colin: Florida Declares State Of Emergency
Tropical Storm Colin churned toward Florida's northern Gulf coast Monday where officials issued a state of emergency under threat from high winds, possible tornadoes and copious rain.
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3 Indian Naval Ships To Visit Dubai As Part Of Month-Long Gulf Deployment
Three Indian Naval ships will visit Dubai this week as part of a month-long deployment to the strategic Gulf region and enhance bilateral defence ties as well as India's experience in combating maritime threats with regional navies.
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Barack Obama Starts Talks With Gulf Leaders Aimed At Easing Strains
US President Barack Obama and Gulf Arab leaders started talks in Riyadh today at a summit aimed at forging joint action on perceived security threats from Iran and Islamic State, and at ironing out strains in their old alliance.
