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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard drill on disputed Persian Gulf islands
Iran’s surprise military drill on Abu Musa Island comes as the U.S. military increases its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran.
By Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, AP
Iran TV airs footage of commandos seizing US-bound tanker
Iranian state TV footage shows how masked Iranian navy commandos conducted a helicopter-borne raid to seize a U.S.-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.
By AP Staff
US, UK hold drone drill in Persian Gulf after Iran seizures
The drones sent still images of potential targets to warships and the 5th Fleet’s command center, where they were reviewed by artificial intelligence.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons
The program comes amid tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s arming of Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
UAE, US intercept Houthi missile attack targeting Abu Dhabi
The missile fire further escalates tensions across the Persian Gulf.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press