Persian Gulf
Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer
As of April 15, Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, the Red Sea remains under credible threat, and both waterways are central to the strategic contest now unfolding.
Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report
Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, pilot rescued after ejection
Gulf states consider bypassing Strait of Hormuz with new oil pipelines via Haifa - FT
UKMTO warns of rising Middle East tensions, possible impact on mariners
The maritime advisory group had previously noted several instances of GPS interference and communications in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
Trump considers renaming Persian Gulf, uniting Iranians in backlash
Trump is considering renaming the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf, sparking united outrage from Iranians that "goes beyond politics."
Iran seeks to strengthen ties with Caspian, Gulf states through new corridor - analysis
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with officials from Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan during the 3rd Caspian Economic Forum.
US transfers fighter jets to Qatar in move to prevent Iran escalation - WSJ
According to the report, repositioning forces will allow the US to avoid restrictions on conducting airstrikes from an air base used by the US in the United Arab Emirates.
Iranian forces take over Israel-linked Portuguese ship MCS ARIES
This event comes amid threats of an Iranian attack against Israel, as Israel has been on a high state of alert since late Thursday night.
IRGC seizes foreign tanker carrying 2 million liters of fuel
The seized vessel was staffed by 14 foreign crew members from two Asian countries.
Jordan denies existence of 'land bridge' to Israel to bypass Houthis
The land route is cheaper and faster than sea transport at the moment.
Iran seizes two fuel tankers carrying 4.5 million liters of fuel in Persian Gulf
The report did not state what countries the vessels or the crew were from.
Iran adding cruise missiles to frigate in bid to strengthen navy
Iran doesn’t have very many large surface ships capable of performing blue-water naval operations far from base.
Extra US forces to remain in Persian Gulf as long as needed - Pentagon
The US continues to see Iranian harassment of commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf.
