Persian Gulf

Attacks on oil infrastructure endangering marine life in Persian Gulf, research finds

The study found that the conflict has compounded existing climate-change pressures, warning that the resulting ecological damage could affect desalination and agriculture.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam Friday, 2nd October 2026
US President Donald Trump, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holds a press conference during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Trump’s Persian Gulf Summit must look beyond the Iran war - opinion

An Iranian woman shops in a store in Tehran, Iran, April 28, 2026.

Dwindling oil revenue is driving Iran into deeper economic crisis - report

A Boeing 737 aircraft from the Irish low cost company Ryanair takes off from Toulouse Blagnac airport, in Toulouse, southern France, on May 20, 2026; Illustrative.

EASA narrows warning to airlines over flying in Persian Gulf airspace amid renewed US-Iran strikes


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.

 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

 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.

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.

IDF navy near Gaza

Iran attacks ship owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer - report

Both US military officers and Iranian officials confirmed several Iranian drones and vessels attacked the ship.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

Iran claims new drills in Persian Gulf using missiles, ships

Once again, Iran said that it used locally built weapons, highlighting that it claims it doesn’t rely on other countries for its systems.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.