Persian Gulf
Attacks on oil infrastructure endangering marine life in Persian Gulf, research finds
The study found that the conflict has compounded existing climate-change pressures, warning that the resulting ecological damage could affect desalination and agriculture.
Trump’s Persian Gulf Summit must look beyond the Iran war - opinion
Dwindling oil revenue is driving Iran into deeper economic crisis - report
EASA narrows warning to airlines over flying in Persian Gulf airspace amid renewed US-Iran strikes
‘Oman's stance puzzling,' Fmr. US ambassador tells ‘Post’ as Gulf state silent on Hormuz plans
Former US ambassador to Oman, Marc Sievers, told The Jerusalem Post that Oman's inaction has “undermined their reputation” in the eyes of the US.
Iranian drone attack kills one, wounds several, damages int'l airport in Kuwait, flights diverted
According to the Health Ministry, following the event, there were a total of 63 cases of injury, and seven major emergency surgeries performed.
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's military oil sales, Treasury says
In a post on X/Twitter, Bessent asserted that “the Iranian economy and currency are in free fall,” as the US continues enforcing its blockade on Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq’s 1,200-km. trade route could redraw the Middle East - analysis
Iraq has some reticence, in part because Iranian-backed militias in Iraq oppose the new government in Damascus. However, trade may prove more important than sectarian ideology.
Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz, cause unknown, news agency says
Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, where air defenses had been triggered, and pro-regime protesters chanted against Israel and the UAE, following US warnings of possible strikes.
Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls
Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz now face tolls and strict Iranian oversight as Tehran launches the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, with JPMorgan forecasting 11‑figure annual revenue from tolls.
Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion
Iran’s Kharg Island shows the hidden cost of sanctions: empty oil terminals, environmental damage, and mounting pressure.
US attacks in Gulf violation of ceasefire, more than a ‘light slap,’ Iranian officials say
An Iranian military source warned that if the US attempted to re-enter the Persian Gulf, it would receive another "decisive response."
Iran’s aging tankers used for oil reserves as blockade strains storage capacity
The vessel's commission suggests that Iran’s energy sector and oil storage capacity are facing a crisis, as the US Navy continues to block the passage of tankers carrying Iranian oil out of the Gulf.
Maersk US-flagged ship transits Hormuz accompanied by US military
US Central Command said in a social media post on Monday that American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait, a vital waterway in the region.
