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
The US 'will see Iran's offensive might' in the Persian Gulf - IRGC navy chief
IRGC senior navy chief: "America and the adversary countries in the Persian Gulf do not have the power and courage to stop the vessels of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Why do the UAE, Iran both claim control over 3 Strait of Hormuz islands? - explainer
The islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb are highly valued for their key strategic location in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian warships buzz past US ships in ‘near-miss’
Monday’s encounter was the latest in a string of incidents between the US and Iranian navy in international waters on the Persian Gulf.
Scientists find sarin gas, genes behind Gulf War illness
Veterans exposed to sarin nerve gas were more likely to develop GWI and this risk was affected by a gene known as PON1.
Iran’s IRGC head warns Israel against role in Persian Gulf
He then slammed Israel, which he referred to as “Zionists.”
Fire on Iran navy ship at mouth of Gulf, crew evacuated -report
Firefighting operations continued on board the ship which was near the Iranian port of Jask situated on the Gulf of Oman, the statement said, adding that the vessel was on a training mission.
IRGC boats harassed US Coast Guard in Persian Gulf - report
Three boats swarmed a US vessel in the Persian Gulf just a day after an announcement about talks to return to the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal.
Iran, Kurdish regions prepare for Nowruz festival
As it occurs around the same time as Passover the seven symbolic items of the Haftseen table, which include an apple, garlic, wheat and other things, can draw comparisons to the Passover plate.
Understanding the increase in attacks on ships in the Middle East
Naval tensions have increased dramatically since a series of incidents in 2019.
Queen Esther helped me become the hero of my own Persian Jewish story
When met with a crisis — when the king’s evil adviser, Haman, decreed that all the Jews were to be killed — Esther looked deep within herself and realized she had strength.
