Political climate in the region has undergone a change — for the better
Seizure of foreign-flagged tankers in regional waters comes amid Iranain-US tensions
"2 members of the boat's crew are missing and several injured due to the collision of the ship," army statement said
The ship, a Suezmax oil tanker built in 2012, issued a distress call during the seizure, the navy statement said
US withdrawal and its reimposition of sanctions prompted Iran to begin violating its core nuclear limits
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US remains aware of ongoing Iranian interest in targeting American citizens
Treasury statement did not name the three former Iranian officials or two companies dropped from its sanctions lists
Iran had in recent months already raised enrichment to 20% purity, step towards weapons-grade
“The incident caused no casualties or contamination”
Iran and the US have been at odds over who should take first step to revive 2015 accord