Gulf of Oman
Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and fees
With Iran now in de facto control of the strait, the system can involve government-to-government arrangements, intense vetting by the Iranian government, and sometimes fees in exchange for passage.
US blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion, US Navy acting 'sort of like pirates,' Trump says - report
US planning renewed military action against Iranian infrastructure should talks fail - CNN
US offers $20b. reinsurance plan to spur Gulf oil flow amid Operation Epic Fury, Iranian attacks
Iran blamed as two killed in strike on Israeli-managed ship
Romanian, Brit dead * Lapid to UK FM: There’s ‘need to respond severely to attack’
Iran trying to draw retaliation red line at sea against Israel - analysis
One of the drones was directly aimed at the tanker's bridge, to kill people, defense and security analyst Farzin Nadimi has stated.
Understanding the increase in attacks on ships in the Middle East
Naval tensions have increased dramatically since a series of incidents in 2019.
What's behind France's interest in navy ties from Mediterranean to Asia?
Naval exercises that may unite France, the UAE, the US, Japan and Australia could provide a major message of strategic partnering.
Israeli ship hit by internal blast, not Iranian attack - Hezbollah media
Footage of the ship published by Al-Mayadeen was allegedly recorded by an Iranian drone.
Iran says it was not behind blast on Israeli-owned ship
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran on Monday for a blast aboard the MV Helios Ray, a vehicle-carrier ship.
Iran suspected in attack on Israeli ship, UAE to assess the damage
The ship is being sailed to Dubai and should arrive there on Monday for the UAE to assess the damage.
FAA bans flights over Iraq, Iran, Gulf of Oman after Iranian attack
The FAA said it was closely monitoring events in the Middle East and coordinating with US airlines and foreign authorities about aviation safety after the attack.
Spy crafts spotted near naval drill will be shot down - Iranian commander
"We will hit whatever spying craft in the war game zone, be it watercraft or aircraft, as we have proved having such a capability in the past."
Qatar knew about Iran's attacks in Gulf of Oman, did not warn U.S. - report
The allegation that Qatar endangered US-allied ships appears to be in contrast to the open anti-terrorism cooperation between the US and Qatar.
