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
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.
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.
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?
Biden's stance against Iran naval aggression heralds new era in the Gulf - opinion
President Joe Biden’s decision to dispatch additional Marines and warships to the Persian Gulf is a strategic move to counter the Iranian regime’s destabilizing activities.
Iran boosts navy with missiles, drones as US offers guards for Gulf ships
Earlier this week, Washington said it could soon offer to put armed sailors and Marines on commercial ships in the region following Iran's seizure and harassment of vessels.
Iran's navy unveils new vessels equipped with 600 km range missiles
"The islands of the Persian Gulf are part of Iran's honor and we will defend them," Revolutionary Guards' Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said.
Iran, Russia spar over ‘non-negotiable’ Gulf islands
Russia issued a joint statement with the Gulf Cooperation Council in support of the UAE's initiative to reach a peaceful agreement on the three Gulf islands.
F-35s, F-16s, more ships: The US keeps bolstering Middle East military - analysis
There is no shortage of US Air Force assets and other weapons within the CENTCOM area. However, the decision to keep releasing details on these deployments is clear messaging to Iran and Russia.
US sends F-16s to Middle East after F-22s as sign of strength in region - analysis
The planes can fly over the Gulf and make ships feel safe, but it’s unclear what the planes will do if Iran continues to try to hijack ships.
Iran's game plan: From Saudi ties to conspiring against Israel - analysis
For Iran, many things are now coming together. If one connects the dots between these various themes, a pattern emerges.
