Persian Gulf
Oil tankers going dark to evade Iranian attacks raises major oil spill risk in Gulf - report
Three separate oil spills are already spreading through the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, putting multiple ecosystems at risk.
Over 750 US servicemen have been wounded in Iran war, Pentagon numbers reveal - report
Iran attempting to 'flip narrative' by accusing Qatar of holding pilots captive, analyst says
Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Trump’s claim of US total dominance
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.
Gulf states consider bypassing Strait of Hormuz with new oil pipelines via Haifa - FT
The Financial Times reported that the Gulf states aim to create a new network of pipelines, roads, and railways to stop relying on the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE denies WSJ report that it is preparing to help US, allies open Strait of Hormuz by force
The nation had already conducted an internal assessment of its capabilities to help secure the strait, including its ability to clear mines, officials told the Wall Street Journal.
How to get by in Dubai: What to do when your cruise is stranded by war
Dubai isn’t a very walkable city. In fact, Google Maps will often tell you it’s just not possible to get from point A to point B on foot.
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.
