Khamenei: We oppose nuclear weapons and our religious verdicts prohibit building nuclear weapons. But know that if we ever intended to produce nuclear weapons, the U.S. wouldn't be able to do anything against that, and U.S.'s prohibition would never make an obstacle.
Front Altair attack: Salvage vessel E-TWO at Front Altair now. Standing off at the moment, reporting large hole just above the waterline, cargo coming out and on fire.
American warship identifying itself as 'Coalition Warship' staring they have multiple vessels and aircraft in the vicinity. Iranian Navy calling vessels asking their intention in the area. Also calling to speak to the Captain of Kokukua Coursgeous, he hasn't responded yet.
Frontline oil tanker Front Altair still on fire, has not sunk -Frontline spokesman citing information from nearby vessel
Attacked happened about 0630 Local time (0230 UTC) On the VHF the distress call stated they were under attack and on fire. They had to abandon ship and were picked up by Hyundai Dubai. They were then transferred to an Iranian SAR vessel and Hyundai Dubai continued its voyage.
Khamenei: Our problem with the U.S. is not the issue of government change; because even if they pursue such a thing, they won't be able to achieve it, just as previous U.S. presidents tried in vain to destroy the Islamic Republic over the past 40 years.
Khamenei: The Islamic Republic has no trust in the U.S. and the previous bitter experience we had in negotiating with the U.S. within JCPOA will never be repeated again, because no free and wise nation would accept negotiations under pressure.
3 day ago[email protected]: Sitting at anchor off Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman and tanker Front Altair is torpedoed 45 miles away from us, another one Kokuka Courageous is hit 75 miles away.
Khamenei: We have no doubt in @abeshinzo's goodwill and seriousness; but regarding what you mentioned from U.S. president, I don't consider Trump as a person deserving to exchange messages with; I have no response for him and will not answer him.
Iranian leader to Japanese PM: We do not believe Trump's offer to hold talks
4 day agoJapan's trade minister says he has received information that two ships carrying cargo related to Japan have been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.
Tanker Front Altair is burning in the Gulf of Oman
"Oil tanker Front Altair was carrying 75,000 tons of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock, when it was "suspected of being hit by a torpedo" around noon Taiwan time (0400GMT), Wu I-Fang, CPC's petrochemical business division CEO," told Reuters.
Japan PM says Iranian Supreme Leader told him that Iran has no intention to make or use nuclear weapons
Iranian ships rescued 44 foreign sailors after the attack on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman
Two oil tankers still on fire after attacks in Gulf of Oman - source
Incident involving tanker Kokuka Courageous damaged ship's hull but tanker in no danger of sinking - spokesman
21 crew members abandoned ship after incident in Gulf of Oman: spokesman for Kokuka Courageous tanker managers.
Statement: One of the ships was loaded with methanol on its way from Jubail, Saudi Arabia to Singapore
Taiwan's CPC says oil tanker front Altair carrying 75,000 tonnes of naphtha for CPC suspected of being hit by unknown object
Spokesperson from the UAE's National Military Council says they do not believe the incident took place within UAE waters. #Hormuz
The U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet says it is "aware of the reported attack on tankers in the Gulf of Oman"
The two vessels involved in the incident in the Gulf of Oman are the Front Altair (Marshall Islands flag) and Kokuka Courageous (Panama Flag).
4 day agoThe second tanker targeted is Kokuka Courageous; Reports it fell silent
The Japanese government: Abe's visit to Iran does not mean mediation between Tehran and Washington
Brent crude up 3.5% on the back of an accident in the Gulf of Oman
Tanker Front Altair was on fire, U.A.E. official at the U.A.E. port of Fujairah and a person with knowledge of the matter said, vessel had loaded oil from the Abu Dhabi before setting off to sea
4 day agoIran Leader Ayatollah Khamenei meets Japan PM Abe Shinzo in Tehran
Khamenei: Meeting with Mr. @AbeShinzo, the Prime Minister of Japan
Distress calls from oil tankers arriving at ports overlooking the Sea of Oman
Ports of Pakistan and Oman receive distress calls from two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman
Reports: "Explosions heard" onboard 2 oil tankers in Sea of Oman; The targeted oil carriers carry crude oil from the Gulf
Two large explosions targeted two tankers in the Sea of Oman
UK maritime safety group warns of unspecified incident in Gulf of Oman, urges 'extreme caution' amid US-Iran tensions.
4 day agoIranian Oil Ministry halts gas production at phases 6,7,8 at South Pars Gas field as long as conditions not safe at platform SPD9 that caught fire June 12. Some 1bn cubic feet gas extracted from SPD9, transferred to a refinery on mainland in Assaluyeh.
US State Department spokeswoman: We are confident that the German Foreign Minister and Prime Minister of Japan have sent the message to Tehran to stop its activities
US Treasury: New sanctions on Iran target an entity and two individuals
The US Treasury Department is imposing new sanctions on Iran
Iran's Fars News Agency: A gas leak behind the fire in the Pars gas field with Qatar
4 day agoDirector General of the Crisis Management in Bushehr Province: A moment ago, the fire extinguishing operation of the South Pars platform No. 9 in Assaluyeh ended successfully. The accident did not have any harm. The cause of the incident is unknown.
Fars News Agency: The fire in the joint oil field with Qatar is still burning
Reports indicate that the fire of a generator caused a fire on one of the platforms in phase 9 of South Pars. The platform is owned by Nafgaz Pars Co., located 92 kilometers from Assalouyeh, and is located near the border with Qatar in the Persian Gulf.
4 day agoIran's president @HassanRouhani welcomes Japanese PM @AbeShinzo at Sa'dabad Palace
Arab coalition in Yemen: Evidence suggests that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards provided the Houthis with weapons that targeted Abha airport
An explosion occurred in Nayeen oil platform of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) in Gulf on Wednesday evening
Shinzo Abe has arrived in Tehran and was welcomed by Zarif. On his two-day visit, he'll meet President Rouhani today and tomorrow supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
Explosion at an Iranian platform to extract oil in the waters of the Gulf (local media)
4 day agoJapan PM Shinzo Abe has arrived in Tehran for talks to ease Iran-US tension; will meet President Rouhani today, and with Iran's Leader on Thursday
Iranian officials: Tehran will seek mediation of the Japanese Prime Minister to ease the oil sanctions
Deraa: The pro-Assad media reports that Israeli missiles have targeted the government and Iranian positions in Tel Al Haara and Jilbab in the south of the country.
