Place: Straits of Hormuz

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On the home strait to Hormuz in the Middle East

There is hardly a more politically-charged fulcrum of international affairs in the world than the Straits of Hormuz in the Middle East.

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Uncertainty around Iran 'drove up energy costs'

business

Iran says oil may hit $150 a barrel

world

US: Sailor 'leaked information to UK terror supporters'

world

Thousands flee as cyclone hits Oman

world

Nuclear sub hits Japanese ship

Strong earthquake jolts southern Iran

An earthquake with a magnitude of at least 5.6 has hit a sparsely populated area of southern Iran.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2006

Iran claims he has tested 'top secret' missile

Iran today said it had successfully test-fired a “top secret” missile, the third within a week, state-run television reported.

Wed, 05 Apr, 2006

Iran says US should recognise it as a 'big, regional power'

The US must recognise Iran as a “big, regional power,” the head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards, General Yahya Rahim Safavi, said today.

Wed, 05 Apr, 2006

Iran 'can now defend against invasion'

A top Iranian military official today said the country can now defend against any invasion originating from outside the region – a clear reference to the United States – as it tested a second new radar-avoiding missile.

Tue, 04 Apr, 2006

Iran rejects Russian uranium enrichment offer

IRAN yesterday rejected a Russian compromise in the stand-off over its suspect nuclear programme.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2006

Iran ditches Russian nuclear proposal

Iran will no longer consider a proposal to move its uranium enrichment programme to Russian territory and is instead considering large scale uranium enrichment at home, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said today.

Sun, 12 Mar, 2006

US seize drug boat linked to al-Qaida

The US Navy has seized an al-Qaida boat that was carrying two tons of hashish in the Persian Gulf.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003