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
Iran boosts navy with missiles, drones as US offers guards for Gulf ships
Earlier this week, Washington said it could soon offer to put armed sailors and Marines on commercial ships in the region following Iran's seizure and harassment of vessels.
Iran's navy unveils new vessels equipped with 600 km range missiles
"The islands of the Persian Gulf are part of Iran's honor and we will defend them," Revolutionary Guards' Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said.
Iran, Russia spar over ‘non-negotiable’ Gulf islands
Russia issued a joint statement with the Gulf Cooperation Council in support of the UAE's initiative to reach a peaceful agreement on the three Gulf islands.
F-35s, F-16s, more ships: The US keeps bolstering Middle East military - analysis
There is no shortage of US Air Force assets and other weapons within the CENTCOM area. However, the decision to keep releasing details on these deployments is clear messaging to Iran and Russia.
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.
