Persian Gulf
Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, pilot rescued after ejection
US media reported that the sole pilot on board was safely rescued, with Tehran claiming the shootdown of the A-10 as the second successful strike on a US aircraft within 24 hours.
Gulf states consider bypassing Strait of Hormuz with new oil pipelines via Haifa - FT
UAE denies WSJ report that it is preparing to help US, allies open Strait of Hormuz by force
How to get by in Dubai: What to do when your cruise is stranded by war
U.S. working on covert operation plans against Iran -report
According to officials that spoke with the New York Times, US army and intelligence officers are working on operations that would allow an attack at the Iranians without lifting tensions in the area.
A look at who's playing whom in the Gulf – and for what
Experts weigh in on the recent escalation of violence against shipping and other targets in the region
Saudis, UK agree that Iran behind attacks, Iran denies involvement
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday the attack on two oil tankers on June 13 was one in a list of Iranian and Iranian-backed attacks over the last month.
Handshakes, Jerusalem and Iran: The politics of the Saudi summits
Mystery deepens in 'sabotage' of oil tankers in Persian Gulf
Conflicting reports and current tensions in the Gulf obscure knowledge of the incident.
Iran commander calls U.S. military in Gulf a target not a threat - report
The US military has sent forces, including an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers, to the Middle East to counter what US officials have said are “clear indications” of threats from Iran to its forces.
Iran likely to move ballistic missiles through Persian Gulf - report
The US has seen "indications that Iranian and Iranian proxy forces were making preparations to possibly attack US forces in the region."
The rabbi in the Gulf
Marc Schneier builds bridges between Jews and Muslims.
Israel and the Gulf nations will establish diplomatic relations in 2019
This is our greatest opportunity to end the 100-year-old Israeli-Arab conflict.
Ex-IDF deputy chief: Beware of Gulf states, their values are different than ours
Yair Golan says Israel should solidify control of Golan Heights, deal more closely with Kurds.
