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.

|ByJAMES GENN
US INDOPACOM forces board the Iran-linked M/F Tifani, published April 21, 2026.
Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.

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.

|BySTEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE
An illustration of oil barrels, pipelines, and drills, over the backdrop of US and Iranian flags.

Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report

Iran could achieve USD 70-90 billion in annual revenue if the Islamic regime is allowed to charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a J.P. Morgan paper.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
An A-10 Thunderbolt II is displayed at Al-Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airshow 2025 in Dubai on November 20, 2025.

Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, pilot rescued after ejection

US media reported that the sole pilot on board was safely rescued, with Tehran claiming the shootdown of the A-10 as the second successful strike on a US aircraft within 24 hours.

|ByELI LEON, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Iran is the biggest threat to Israel, the Middle East - editorial

Iran cannot be permitted to develop a nuclear bomb because, once it has weaponized uranium, it will be able to blackmail the Middle East.

MAY 24, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023.

France, US, UK's show of naval strength against Iran in the Persian Gulf - analysis

Cooper said that “the Paul Hamilton team is doing remarkable work as we step up our patrols with regional allies and partners…This effort is about enhancing our collective vigilance and presence.” 

MAY 20, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Master-At-Arms 1st Class Julius Earl stands watch with an M240B machine gun on the fo'c'scle of the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region, during a Strait of Horm

Dubai shatters expectations - opinion

Stories of social inequality and potential environmental disasters are easy to find, but there is a hopeful side, if for no other reason than the difficulty of facing the alternative.

MAY 7, 2023ByARI BAR-OZ
THE LOBBY of The Burj Al Arab, which some call the world’s only seven-star hotel.

Iranian piracy in the Persian gulf is a growing threat - analysis

Iran is increasing its threats to shipping and also seeking to harass US naval forces in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. 

MAY 4, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) operating in an unsafe and unprofessional manner in close proximity to patrol coastal ship USS Sirocco (PC 6) and expeditionary fast transport USNS Choctaw County (T-EPF 2) in the Strait of Hormuz, June 20.

Iran air defense head boasts about the country's achievements in defense - analysis

Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahi-Fard noted that Iran’s powerful Air Defense Force is undisputed in the region.

APRIL 30, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran displays parts of S-300 air defense missile system imported from Russia in parade on "National Army Day."

IRGC seizes vessel carrying 1.5 million liters of fuel, detains crew

Iranian officials said the seized vessel was headed to a country along the Persian Gulf.

APRIL 16, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
IRGC forces are seen in the 17th Great Prophet drill in Iran.

Saudi, Iranian FMs to meet, discuss reopening embassies -Saudi state news

Earlier this month, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to re-establish relations.

MARCH 23, 2023ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks during a news conference in Tehran, Iran, March 19, 2023.

Israel-Gulf ties not dead, envoy to Bahrain says following Iran-Saudi deal

Na’eh said everyone would do well to wait and see if the establishment of Iranian-Saudi ties even comes to fruition.

MARCH 14, 2023ByHERB KEINON
ON SUNDAY, President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal are welcomed to the Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.

Iran's IRGC rolls out new missiles, naval supply ships

This expands Iran’s ability to threaten countries in the Gulf and project power out to sea.

MARCH 9, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A missile is launched during the annual military drill, dubbed “Zolphaghar 99”, in the Gulf of Oman with the participation of Navy, Air and Ground forces, Iran on September 9, 2020

IDF Navy raises alert level in the Red Sea over concern of Iranian aggression

The increased Iranian presence and its aggression in the Red Sea has raised concerns in the Israeli security apparatus.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023ByAMIR BOHBOT/WALLA!
IDF navy near Gaza