Persian Gulf
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'
IDF's Farsi-language account urges Iranian dissidents for contact
Iran's IRGC seizes two vessels in Persian Gulf, official threatens US with 'massacre and hell'
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.
US, UK respond after Iranian fast-attack boats harass commercial vessel
The incident comes just weeks after Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the region in early May and late April.
Iran is the biggest threat to Israel, the Middle East - editorial
Iran cannot be permitted to develop a nuclear bomb because, once it has weaponized uranium, it will be able to blackmail the Middle East.
France, US, UK's show of naval strength against Iran in the Persian Gulf - analysis
Cooper said that “the Paul Hamilton team is doing remarkable work as we step up our patrols with regional allies and partners…This effort is about enhancing our collective vigilance and presence.”
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.
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.
