Feb 02, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has been urged by former leaders of
Congress to expand naval operations in the Gulf in an effort to pressure
Iran to end its nuclear program.

Mar 14, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Britain and the United Arab Emirates have been
discussing expanding military cooperation.

Mar 19, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Navy, preparing for a showdown with Iran, has
been ordered to send additional surface vessels to the Gulf.

Apr 22, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- In the first such threat, Iran said it would stop
unauthorized ships in the Strait of Hormuz.