The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.

There was no immediate comment from the U.S., which has wanted an acceptable deal first on the strait before ending the blockade.

Gulf and Arab governments condemn Iran over missile strike on Emirati tanker.

The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry said that the attack Monday came after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire

A U.S. official said on Friday that Washington anticipated an agreement soon between Iran and Oman, so normal oil traffic could resume.

No injuries were reported in the attack, which the UAE called 'piracy' and a threat to global energy security.

Iran’s politburo-like body known as the Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the US “corrects its behaviour”, issuing new demands that could shake up talks on a deal to manage the waterway and traffic on it.

(Corrects month from July to August in paragraph 3) DUBAI, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by the U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response" if it comes under further attack.

US president promises to hit Iran and calls for the country’s leaders to be prosecuted for killing protesters.