Persian Gulf
Iraq’s 1,200-km. trade route could redraw the Middle East - analysis
Iraq has some reticence, in part because Iranian-backed militias in Iraq oppose the new government in Damascus. However, trade may prove more important than sectarian ideology.
Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz, cause unknown, news agency says
Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls
Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion
‘Mossad’ Farsi X account crowns exile journalist for cracking Iran’s hush-hush war-chief mystery
The game started a day earlier, when Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that the regime would not reveal the commander’s identity “for his protection.”
IDF drone strikes Iran's largest natural gas field, gas production partially suspended
The production of some 12 million cubic meters of gas was temporarily halted due to the Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field.
UKMTO warns of rising Middle East tensions, possible impact on mariners
The maritime advisory group had previously noted several instances of GPS interference and communications in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
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."
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.
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.
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.
IRGC seizes foreign tanker carrying 2 million liters of fuel
The seized vessel was staffed by 14 foreign crew members from two Asian countries.
Jordan denies existence of 'land bridge' to Israel to bypass Houthis
The land route is cheaper and faster than sea transport at the moment.
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.
