Persian Gulf
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
Iraq’s 1,200-km. trade route could redraw the Middle East - analysis
Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz, cause unknown, news agency says
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.
Iran air defense head boasts about the country's achievements in defense - analysis
Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahi-Fard noted that Iran’s powerful Air Defense Force is undisputed in the region.
IRGC seizes vessel carrying 1.5 million liters of fuel, detains crew
Iranian officials said the seized vessel was headed to a country along the Persian Gulf.
Saudi, Iranian FMs to meet, discuss reopening embassies -Saudi state news
Earlier this month, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to re-establish relations.
