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Iran-US tensions rising
A Norwegian and a Japanese cargo ship saw explosions in the Gulf of Oman.
Saudi Crown Prince blames Iran of attacking tankers in Gulf of Oman
The incident has simmered the tensions in the Persian Gulf region.
Gulf tanker attacks 'dangerous escalation': UAE
The two tankers, one Norwegian-operated and one Japanese-owned, were set ablaze in the Gulf of Oman.
2 oil tankers 'attacked' in Oman, reports of blast on one
Iran said its navy had rescued 44 crew members after the two vessels caught fire in 'accidents' off its coast.
US Navy assisting 2 tankers targeted in Gulf of Oman
The latest incident comes after the US alleged that Iran used mines to attack 4 oil tankers off nearby Emirati port of Fujairah last month.
Pompeo to meet Modi, Jaishankar to discuss ambitious agenda for bilateral partnership
Pompeo will travel to four countries in the Indo-Pacific region from June 24 to 30: India, Sri Lanka, Japan and South Korea.
Iran gears up for high-stakes diplomacy amid tension with US
It also comes as Japan tries to negotiate its own trade deals with Trump, who has been quick to impose tariffs on other nations.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe to visit Iran next week
Iranian and US leaders have ratcheted up barbs and insults ever since Trump was elected as president in 2016.
Trump addresses Japan over trade gap, expects ‘good things’ from North Korea
Trump explicitly linked trade and security, a link that disturbs Tokyo, whose alliance with US stands at the core of its defence policies.
Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor
After calling on Naruhito in the morning, Trump and his avowed close friend Abe will meet for summit talks and have lunch.