Gulf of Oman
Iranian tankers recently sailed through Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade
Other vessels are also on the move, with five Iranian-flagged dry bulk and container ships that were anchored off Malaysia's coast for weeks now sailing back towards Iran, UANI analysis showed.
Three sailors dead from US strikes on tanker off Oman, India confirms
Iran says it fired warning missiles, drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman
US declares new sanctions on Iran, PGSA condemns US leadership
Oman’s Khareef Festival: A Monsoon Retreat in the Middle East
Tourists flock to southern Oman for a refreshing escape during the harsh Arabian summers.
Iran’s illegal behavior in the Gulf continues - analysis
Iran’s continued use of illegal actions also shows how it is willing to conduct destabilizing activities even as its diplomats work toward diplomatic goals with the Gulf states.
US Navy says it prevented Iran from seizing tankers in Gulf of Oman
Since 2019, there has been a series of attacks on shipping in strategic Gulf waters at times of tension between the United States and Iran.
Iranian naval ships return from global journey
The ships left the port of Bandar Abbas in September 2022 and spent some 236 days on their long journey, crossing 63,000 km of water according to Iran.
Iran seizes second oil tanker in a week in Gulf - US Navy
The incident comes after Iran on Thursday seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman called the Advantage Sweet.
Iran continues piracy against foreign vessels - analysis
Iran frequently takes ships and uses them as bargaining chips, often using naval commandos to seize the ships.
Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf, US Navy says
The US Navy identified the vessel as the Advantage Sweet which, according to Refinitiv ship tracking data, is a Suezmax crude tanker.
What is Iran’s vision for the Middle East after their deal with Saudi Arabia? - analysis
Iran’s interests additionally relate to building up its ties with the Gulf, including Iraq, Oman and Saudi Arabia. This would cement a kind of arc of southern arrangements.
Iran seeks Bahrain ties next after Saudi rapprochement - analysis
After the UAE and Saudi Arabia reconciled with Tehran, it would make sense for Iran to reach out to Bahrain.
Iran attempts smuggling to Yemen amid increasing threats in Gulf of Oman - analysis
The Iranian arms shipment to Yemen is part of a growing trend of Iranian attempts to smuggle weapons to Yemen.
