Persian Gulf

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.

06/12/2023

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.

By REUTERS
05/08/2023

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.

By REUTERS
02/08/2023

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.

21/07/2023

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.

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