The message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei was read by a presenter on Iranian state TV. He has not been seen in public since ...

The oil price rise comes despite 32 countries agreeing yesterday to release 400 million barrels of oil reserves. On Wednesday ...

Explosions are reported on two more foreign tankers in the Persian Gulf killing at least one person, port authorities say.

Oil prices have risen again as shipping is disrupted - at one point hitting $100 a barrel. In Iran, state media says a message from the new supreme leader will be released soon.

Iran struck three commercial ships today in its continuing effort to inflict economic pain and political pressure on the U.S.