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.

|ByELLA ROSENBERG
A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. 2026
A still image released by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a rocket launch from a ship, in this picture obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026.

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."

|ByARIELLA ROITMAN
A picture taken on March 12, 2017, shows a view of an oil facility in the Khark Island, on the shore of the Gulf.

Iran’s aging tankers used for oil reserves as blockade strains storage capacity

The vessel's commission suggests that Iran’s energy sector and oil storage capacity are facing a crisis, as the US Navy continues to block the passage of tankers carrying Iranian oil out of the Gulf.

|ByASHER SMITH
The Singapore-flagged tanker Maersk Kate during the fuel unloading manoeuvre in Telde, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, March 27, 2026.

Maersk US-flagged ship transits Hormuz accompanied by US military

US Central Command said in a social media post on Monday that American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait, a vital waterway in the region.

|ByREUTERS

Trump considers renaming Persian Gulf, uniting Iranians in backlash

Trump is considering renaming the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf, sparking united outrage from Iranians that "goes beyond politics."

MAY 16, 2025ByYUVAL LEVY
US President Donald Trump salutes as he attends a welcome ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025.

Iran seeks to strengthen ties with Caspian, Gulf states through new corridor - analysis

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with officials from Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan during the 3rd Caspian Economic Forum.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The Qader cruise missile is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024.

US transfers fighter jets to Qatar in move to prevent Iran escalation - WSJ

 According to the report, repositioning forces will allow the US to avoid restrictions on conducting airstrikes from an air base used by the US in the United Arab Emirates. 

MAY 3, 2024ByMAARIV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Maintainers and senior leaderships from the 1st Fighter Wing salute F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing, 27th Fighter Squadron as it taxis to take-off during a deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, U.S

Iranian forces take over Israel-linked Portuguese ship MCS ARIES

This event comes amid threats of an Iranian attack against Israel, as Israel has been on a high state of alert since late Thursday night.

APRIL 13, 2024ByDARCIE GRUNBLATT
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits the military equipment of IRGC Navy in Bandar Abbas, Iran, February 2, 2024

IRGC seizes foreign tanker carrying 2 million liters of fuel

The seized vessel was staffed by 14 foreign crew members from two Asian countries.

JANUARY 28, 2024ByTZVI JOFFRE
A tanker seized by the IRGC in the Persian Gulf. January 28, 2024

Jordan denies existence of 'land bridge' to Israel to bypass Houthis

The land route is cheaper and faster than sea transport at the moment.

DECEMBER 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Foreign workers work as trucks queue inside Dubai's port in the United Arab Emirates February 14, 2006.

Iran seizes two fuel tankers carrying 4.5 million liters of fuel in Persian Gulf

The report did not state what countries the vessels or the crew were from.

DECEMBER 6, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
IRGC Naval forces.

Iran adding cruise missiles to frigate in bid to strengthen navy

Iran doesn’t have very many large surface ships capable of performing blue-water naval operations far from base.

OCTOBER 1, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Two Iranian warships Khark (back) and Sabalan (front) are docked in Port Sudan Sepember 20, 2013

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.

AUGUST 31, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan's (LHD-5) Weapons Department Sailors assemble a missile, while under the command and control of Task Force 51/5 on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

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?

AUGUST 22, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The USS Bataan.