Persian Gulf
US attacks in Gulf violation of ceasefire, more than a ‘light slap,’ Iranian officials say
An Iranian military source warned that if the US attempted to re-enter the Persian Gulf, it would receive another "decisive response."
Iran’s aging tankers used for oil reserves as blockade strains storage capacity
Maersk US-flagged ship transits Hormuz accompanied by US military
US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as reopening of Strait underway
Iran says it controls Strait of Hormuz, sees no need for mines
An Iranian military spokesman said Tehran held “full control” over the Persian Gulf, Oman’s territorial waters, and the Strait of Hormuz, while warning it would keep control by “any means” necessary.
Trump, Starmer agree reopening Strait of Hormuz is essential to stabilize global energy market
Trump and Starmer's conversation comes days after the UK authorized the US to use British military bases to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
US may hit Iran's Kharg Island again, Trump tells NBC News
Trump suggests more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, calls Khamenei’s survival uncertain, and dismisses current deal terms as insufficient.
IRGC Navy chief warns ships must seek permission to transit Hormuz strait to avoid being hit
Iran has deployed about a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Iran's threat to burn ships is choking off Persian Gulf oil flow to world - explainer
Shipping companies are already heeding Iran's warning, and the price of a gallon of gas is rising, most notably in California.
Who benefits from the 'break Iran apart' narrative? - opinion
Why the idea of dividing Iran serves propaganda more than geopolitical reality.
Purim 2026: History repeats itself as Jews forge their fate in Persia - opinion
In both the Purim narratives, we are given the ability to forge our own fate, to take matters into our own hands, and to carry our nation further towards redemption.
IRGC navy chief: ‘Ready to close Strait of Hormuz’ as Iran expands Gulf drills
Iranian Admiral Tangsiri says decision rests with Tehran’s leadership, highlights 24-hour intelligence control over strategic waterway
Khamenei's threat: Iran can hit US Navy so hard it 'cannot get up again'
Iran’s supreme leader threatened US military power, rejected limits on Iran’s missile program, and criticized Washington after US aircraft carriers were sent to the region.
IDF's Farsi-language account urges Iranian dissidents for contact
"We ask patriotic Iranian people to please follow only our official contact channels and get in touch with us for any kind of cooperation," the IDF's official account in Farsi posted.
