British envoy denies Iran summons over tanker attacks claim
Britain's ambassador to Iran on Sunday denied he was summoned by the Iranian foreign ministry after London accused Tehran of 'almost certainly' being responsible for tanker attacks in the Gulf. 'I asked for an urgent meeting with the Foreign Ministry yesterday and it was granted. Of course if formally summoned I would always respond, as would all Ambassadors,' Macaire wrote.
More DescriptionImage URLTankers ablaze in suspected attacks near Gulf oil chokepoint
Suspected attacks left two tankers ablaze in the waters of the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, sparking fears of a broader conflict and sending world oil prices soaring. The mysterious incident came amid spiralling tensions between Iran and the US, which pointed the finger at the Islamic republic last month over similar attacks in the strategic sea lane. The UN Security Council is to hold a closed-door meeting later on Thursday at the request of the United States to discuss the suspected attacks.
More DescriptionImage URLOil prices surge on reported tanker attacks
World oil prices surged Thursday on reports that two tankers had been attacked in the Gulf of Oman, worsening frayed tensions in the crude-rich Middle East region, analysts said. The surge in oil prices boosted share prices of energy companies, while global stock markets won support also from the prospect of US interest rate cuts this year. Thursday's reported tanker attacks, the second incident involving shipping in the strategic sea lane in a matter of weeks, sent London's Brent North Sea oil rebounding more than four percent in morning deals before trimming gains.
More DescriptionImage URLTensions surge as US accuses Iran of attacking tankers
The United States accused Iran of carrying out attacks that left two tankers ablaze in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, escalating tensions across the region and sending world oil prices soaring. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned that Washington will defend its forces and allies in the region, and the United States was to press its case as the UN Security Council met to address the incident -- the second in a month in the strategic sea lane. With tensions spiralling between Iran and the United States, the European Union called for 'maximum restraint' as UN chief Antonio Guterres warned the world cannot afford a major confrontation in the Gulf.
More DescriptionImage URLIran denies tanker attacks as tensions soar
Iran dismissed as 'baseless' on Friday US accusations it executed twin attacks that left two tankers ablaze in the Gulf of Oman, raising fears of conflict in the strategically vital waterway. China called for all sides to 'resolve the conflict through dialogue' as oil prices jumped, while the European Union and the United Nations called for restraint. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Washington would defend its regional interests after US Central Command blamed Iranian forces for the attacks -- the second in a month in the strategic shipping lane.
More DescriptionImage URLIran hints US could be behind 'suspicious' tanker attacks
Iran's parliament speaker hinted Sunday that Washington could be behind the 'suspicious' tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman to pile pressure on Tehran, official news agency IRNA reported. 'The suspicious actions against the tankers... seem to complement the economic sanctions against Iran considering that (the US) has not achieved any results from them,' Ali Larijani told MPs.
More DescriptionImage URLOil prices surge after suspected attacks on tankers
World oil prices surged Thursday on reports that two tankers had been attacked in the Gulf of Oman, worsening frayed tensions in the crude-rich Middle East region, analysts said. The surge in oil prices boosted share prices of energy companies, while global stock markets also won some support from the prospect of US interest rate cuts this year. Rising hopes of a rate cut has helped to offset lingering tensions over the long-running trade war between Washington and Beijing.
More DescriptionImage URLIran denies tankers attack as tensions soar
Iran dismissed as 'baseless' Friday US accusations that it carried out twin attacks that left two tankers ablaze in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions across the region and sending world oil prices soaring. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Washington would defend its forces and allies in the region, and the United States pressed its case as the UN Security Council met to address the incident -- the second in a month in the strategic shipping lane. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted Friday that the US administration had 'immediately jumped to make allegations against Iran without a shred of factual or circumstantial evidence'.
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