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US aircraft carriers to deliver ‘direct message to Iran’

Europe and the US have expressed their willingness to return to talks with Iran over its controversial nuclear program. But despite that, the EU is seemingly still set to approve an embargo on Iranian oil. France even says the time to avoid military intervention is running out. As for the US, this week it strengthened [...]

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Strait Jacket: Iran to ‘definitely’ close Hormuz if EU bans oil

EU nations have formally adopted an unprecedented set of sanctions against Tehran – which include a bloc-wide embargo on Iranian oil. The move targets Iran’s nuclear program which, the Islamic Republic insists, is for purely peaceful purposes. To discuss the implications of fresh sanctions against Iran, RT talks to James Corbett – editor of independent [...]

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War In the Air: Israel on edge over Iran

Iran says it won’t resort to terrorism to avenge the latest murder of one of its nuclear scientists. The speaker of the Iranian Parliament accused Israel and the US of using such tactics, in a desperate bid to stop Tehran’s nuclear program. A number of Western officials have spoken out recently about possible military action [...]

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Iran threatens action if US returns to Persian Gulf

Iran has warned the United States it will take action if an American warship returns to the Persian Gulf. It left the area when Iran started its 10-day naval war games, during which they successfully test-fired a number of different missiles. But Russia’s defence ministry says that despite the latest military exercise, the Iranians don’t [...]

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Iran test-fires two long-range missiles near strategic waterway

Iran has successfully test-fired two long-range missiles on the last day of major naval exercises in the international waters of the Persian Gulf. This comes amid mounting Western pressure on the country over its nuclear ambitions. Tehran says it’s ready to counter any attack by enemies like Israel or the United States. Iran has also [...]

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Stress in Strait: US uses Iran conflict to provoke full-scale war

Iran is to test long-range missiles as part of its 10-day naval drills in the Persian Gulf. The maneuvers come amid saber-rattling with Washington. Two US warships have entered an area Iran is using for large-scale naval wargames further escalating tension between the nations. The manuevers are taking place in neutral waters close to the [...]

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Video of US carrier filmed from Iran plane during drill in Persian Gulf

An Iranian warplane has spotted a US aircraft carrier during Tehran’s ongoing navy drill in the Persian Gulf, reports IRNA news agency. The US fleet’s maneuvers come after Iran threatened to block the oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran’s surveillance jet has shot a video and pictures of the American carrier, which was [...]

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Dire Strait: US & Iran trigger happy?

The threats are being ramped up over a vital oil shipping route which Iran’s threatening to block. The country says it’s ready to confront any military ships crossing the security perimeter of its large-scale war games being held in neutral waters near the Hormuz Strait. Iran has already spotted a US aircraft and other battleships [...]

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Iran spots US Navy near drill, ‘ready for confrontation’

The threats are being ramped up over a vital oil shipping route which Iran’s threatening to block. Tehran is holding large-scale wargames in neutral waters near the Hormuz Strait. The US has its own contingent in the region, mainly to ensure passage remains free. Gayane Chichakyan is in Washington for RT. Also, Shirin Shafaie joins [...]

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7 Tips for Surviving the Oil Apocalypse

If you take these seven steps, your chances of surviving the oil apocalypse increase astronomically. 1) Learn how to sail. 2) Know how to catch, clean and cook a fish. 3) Know how to grow your own food. 4) Learn how to start a fire. 5) Learn how to build a decent shelter. 6) Know [...]

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