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United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the United Arab Emirates.
Ancient Lights Media
Oman
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Oman.
Bloomberg
Oil and Gold Prices Rise Amid Deepening Middle East Crisis
The oil market is on edge as geopolitical tensions rise in the Middle East, with prices poised for a second straight weekly gain. Gold is also higher as fears rise over a wider conflict. Stephen Stapczynski reports on Bloomberg Television.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : US aircraft carrier prepares for operations against IS 2
The USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) was in transit in the Strait of Hormuz before returning to the Gulf to continue operations against the IS group
Press Association
Iranian authorities 'seize British oil tanker in Persian Gulf'
The Government is "urgently" investigating reports a British oil tanker has been seized by Iranian authorities in the Persian Gulf. The Stena Impero, which is registered in the UK, was seized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the...
Press Association
Map: Iranian authorities 'seize British tanker'
Map of the the route taken by the British oil tanker Stena Impero which is believed to have been captured in Iranian waters whilst en route to Saudi Arabia. The Stena Impero, which is registered in the UK, was seized by the Iranian...
Bloomberg
Oil Lacks Strong Iran Reaction on Economic, Demand Concerns: Mallinson
Jul.22 -- Richard Mallinson, analyst at Energy Aspects, discusses oil market reaction to Iran's seizure of a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. He speaks with Bloomberg's Anna Edwards on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
Oil Extends Gains on Rising Tensions in Persian Gulf
Jul.22 -- The U.K. is seeking to calm tensions with Iran following the seizure of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz last week. British Prime Minister Theresa May is leading an emergency meeting today to discuss the security of ships...
Bloomberg
U.K. Navy Intervenes After Iran Tries to Stop British Oil Tanker
Jul.11 -- The British Navy has intervened to stop Iran from blocking a commercial oil tanker leaving the Persian Gulf. The U.K. government says BP’s carrier was attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz when three Iranian vessels...
Bloomberg
Oil Markets Pricing in De-Escalation in Persian Gulf, Says TD Ameritrade’s Brankin
Jul.22 -- Christopher Brankin, chief executive officer at TD Ameritrade Asia, discusses the price of oil amid flaring tensions in the Gulf. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East.”
Press Association
Hunt: Seizing of UK-flagged tanker raises serious questions about security of British shipping
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the seizing of a UK-flagged tanker by Iran “raises very serious questions about the security of British shipping and indeed international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz”. The seizure of the Stena...
Bloomberg
Iran Is Johnson's First Crisis, Not Brexit, Hormats Says
Jul.24 -- Robert Hormats, vice chair at Kissinger Associates, discusses the challenge Iran presents to Boris Johnson as he becomes U.K. Prime Minister and the potential for the Strait of Hormuz to be closed. He speaks on "Bloomberg...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Iran holds South Korean tanker: Analyst says tensions are unlikely to escalate
A South Korean analyst discusses the diplomatic flare-up following the Iranian seizure of a South Korean oil tanker from waters near the Strait of Hormuz (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
AFP News Agency
CLEAN: Rare language also under threat in Straits
CLEAN: Rare language also under threat in Straits
Curated Video
Iran warns US of 'consequences' over oil trade
Iran's foreign minister has warned the United States that there will be consequences if the United States tries to stop Iran from exporting oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
Curated Video
Iran warns US of 'consequences' over oil trade
Iran's foreign minister has warned the United States that there will be consequences if the United States tries to stop Iran from exporting oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
Curated Video
US Defense Sec on Iran, China and 5G
Acting US Defense Secretary Mark Esper called on European partners to impress on Iran that it should "get off the military track and on to the diplomatic track."
Curated Video
NATO chief: All NATO allies share concerns on Iran
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a news conference in Brussels on Thursday that all NATO allies are concerned by Iran's destabilising behaviour in the region.
Curated Video
Kremlin spokesman calls for restraint in Gulf
The Kremlin is calling for restraint after the British navy said Thursday it prevented three Iranian paramilitary vessels from impeding a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
Curated Video
Russia and UAE discuss Gulf tensions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Moscow on Wednesday.