Persian Gulf
WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions
The Pentagon confirmed a US military boarding of the stateless M/T Tifani, a vessel tied to Iranian smuggling activity, as part of global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks.
Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer
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
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.
Iran trying to assert dominance by threatening US warships in Gulf - analysis
Iran released a video that looked like the US heeded its threats, but was it real?
Biden's stance against Iran naval aggression heralds new era in the Gulf - opinion
President Joe Biden’s decision to dispatch additional Marines and warships to the Persian Gulf is a strategic move to counter the Iranian regime’s destabilizing activities.
Iran boosts navy with missiles, drones as US offers guards for Gulf ships
Earlier this week, Washington said it could soon offer to put armed sailors and Marines on commercial ships in the region following Iran's seizure and harassment of vessels.
Iran's navy unveils new vessels equipped with 600 km range missiles
"The islands of the Persian Gulf are part of Iran's honor and we will defend them," Revolutionary Guards' Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said.
Iran, Russia spar over ‘non-negotiable’ Gulf islands
Russia issued a joint statement with the Gulf Cooperation Council in support of the UAE's initiative to reach a peaceful agreement on the three Gulf islands.
F-35s, F-16s, more ships: The US keeps bolstering Middle East military - analysis
There is no shortage of US Air Force assets and other weapons within the CENTCOM area. However, the decision to keep releasing details on these deployments is clear messaging to Iran and Russia.
US sends F-16s to Middle East after F-22s as sign of strength in region - analysis
The planes can fly over the Gulf and make ships feel safe, but it’s unclear what the planes will do if Iran continues to try to hijack ships.
Iran's game plan: From Saudi ties to conspiring against Israel - analysis
For Iran, many things are now coming together. If one connects the dots between these various themes, a pattern emerges.
US, UK respond after Iranian fast-attack boats harass commercial vessel
The incident comes just weeks after Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the region in early May and late April.
