Persian Gulf
Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report
Iran could achieve USD 70-90 billion in annual revenue if the Islamic regime is allowed to charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a J.P. Morgan paper.
Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, pilot rescued after ejection
Gulf states consider bypassing Strait of Hormuz with new oil pipelines via Haifa - FT
UAE denies WSJ report that it is preparing to help US, allies open Strait of Hormuz by force
How to get by in Dubai: What to do when your cruise is stranded by war
Dubai isn’t a very walkable city. In fact, Google Maps will often tell you it’s just not possible to get from point A to point B on foot.
Iran says it controls Strait of Hormuz, sees no need for mines
An Iranian military spokesman said Tehran held “full control” over the Persian Gulf, Oman’s territorial waters, and the Strait of Hormuz, while warning it would keep control by “any means” necessary.
Trump, Starmer agree reopening Strait of Hormuz is essential to stabilize global energy market
Trump and Starmer's conversation comes days after the UK authorized the US to use British military bases to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
US may hit Iran's Kharg Island again, Trump tells NBC News
Trump suggests more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, calls Khamenei’s survival uncertain, and dismisses current deal terms as insufficient.
IRGC Navy chief warns ships must seek permission to transit Hormuz strait to avoid being hit
Iran has deployed about a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Iran's threat to burn ships is choking off Persian Gulf oil flow to world - explainer
Shipping companies are already heeding Iran's warning, and the price of a gallon of gas is rising, most notably in California.
Who benefits from the 'break Iran apart' narrative? - opinion
Why the idea of dividing Iran serves propaganda more than geopolitical reality.
Purim 2026: History repeats itself as Jews forge their fate in Persia - opinion
In both the Purim narratives, we are given the ability to forge our own fate, to take matters into our own hands, and to carry our nation further towards redemption.
IRGC navy chief: ‘Ready to close Strait of Hormuz’ as Iran expands Gulf drills
Iranian Admiral Tangsiri says decision rests with Tehran’s leadership, highlights 24-hour intelligence control over strategic waterway
Khamenei's threat: Iran can hit US Navy so hard it 'cannot get up again'
Iran’s supreme leader threatened US military power, rejected limits on Iran’s missile program, and criticized Washington after US aircraft carriers were sent to the region.
