King Hamad meets US CENTCOM chief, does not elaborate on what role kingdom will take in maritime mission

Iranian president says Israel should worry about its own defense, calls it the region's 'main perpetrator of terrorism, war and slaughter'

Mohammed al-Hakim says Arab states don't need foreign assistance to secure strait amid Iranian ship seizures

Remark follows reports Israel taking part in US-led mission to secure Western vessels in Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has seized several tankers

Defense chief slams Israel's willingness to assist US-led efforts as 'highly provocative'; IRGC chief warns Hamas and Hezbollah will cause Jewish state's 'collapse' in next war

After Tehran says countries too 'ashamed' to join US-led naval coalition, British PM deploys ships to Strait of Hormuz to protect vessels from 'unlawful threats'

Foreign minister says Tehran can ensure security for shipping, blasts American 'economic terrorism'

Iranian media reports 7 crew members aboard ship captured Wednesday have been arrested; Revolutionary Guards commander says vessel was bringing fuel to Arab Gulf states

State news agency reports crash was due to technical problem, says both crew members survived; no word on purpose of flight

Iranian media reports 7 crew members aboard ship captured Wednesday have been arrested; Revolutionary Guards commander says vessel was bringing fuel to Arab Gulf states