Gulf of Oman

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.

By REUTERS
05/07/2023

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.

By REUTERS
03/05/2023

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.

By REUTERS
27/04/2023

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.

Gaza

IDF Navy raises alert level in the Red Sea over concern of Iranian aggression

The increased Iranian presence and its aggression in the Red Sea has raised concerns in the Israeli security apparatus.

By AMIR BOHBOT/WALLA!
20/02/2023
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