Tensions between Iran and the West have escalated since U.S. sanctions on Irania...
- Tensions between Iran and the West have escalated since U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports took full effect in May and British naval forces seized an Iranian supertanker.
May 5 - The United States says it is deploying an aircraft carrier strike group and bombers to the Middle East, citing threats from Iran June 13 - Two tankers are attacked south of the Strait of Hormuz. Washington again blames Iran and Tehran denies any roleJuly 4 - Royal Marines seize Iranian supertanker Grace 1 near Gibraltar on suspicion of violating European Union sanctions on Syria
July 7 - Iran says it will boost uranium enrichment above a cap set under the 2015 nuclear deal and will reduce its commitments to the pact, drawing a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump and expressions of concern from Germany, France and Britain
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