Persian Gulf
Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion
Iran’s Kharg Island shows the hidden cost of sanctions: empty oil terminals, environmental damage, and mounting pressure.
US attacks in Gulf violation of ceasefire, more than a ‘light slap,’ Iranian officials say
Iran’s aging tankers used for oil reserves as blockade strains storage capacity
Maersk US-flagged ship transits Hormuz accompanied by US military
Israel to Saudi Arabia on National Day: Mazal Tov
Saudi National Day is celebrated in the kingdom on September 23 to commemorate the renaming of the Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi-Iran careen toward potential conflict
After President Donald Trump spoke to Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said there was “no evidence” the large attack came from Yemen.
Bahrainis, Saudis show understanding of Israeli actions against Hezbollah
Signs of thawing ties with the Persian Gulf countries; Saudi journalist al-Ghabin says Palestinians already have a home and it is Jordan. “Most of the Arab people will stand with Israel," he conclude
U.S. warns of GPS interference, communications spoofing in Persian Gulf
Ships in the area have reported spoofed communications from "unknown entities falsely claiming to be US or coalition warships."
Iran thinks it can do whatever it wants in the Gulf - analysis
Tehran has read the American playbook and through its recent actions is attempting to assert power in the Persian Gulf, power beyond just the areas controlled by its coastal waters.
UK Commander: Iran testing British navy, but remains professional
During 27 days of patrolling the entrance to the Gulf, he had 85 "interactions with Iranian forces" which often led to "an exchange of warnings" over radio.
Iran condemns UK during meeting with Oman's foreign minister
Iran has already seized a UK tanker in response and London has said it will attempt to protect its ships from more Iranian harassment.
Hunt warns UK ships to avoid Hormuz, amid diplomatic efforts with Iran
The UK will also form a European-led maritime mission to support safe passage of ships in the region. Hunt stressed that this would not be part of the “US maximum pressure policy on Iran.”
UK to announce sanctions, asset freezes against Iran after tanker seizure
Theresa May was criticized by government officials for failing to agree to a US offer to join "Operation Sentinel," an international effort to monitor and protect naval traffic in the Arabian Gulf.
UK's Hunt says Iran may be on "dangerous path" after seizing tanker
"Our reaction will be considered but robust."
