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
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.
Israel-Gulf ties not dead, envoy to Bahrain says following Iran-Saudi deal
Na’eh said everyone would do well to wait and see if the establishment of Iranian-Saudi ties even comes to fruition.
Iran's IRGC rolls out new missiles, naval supply ships
This expands Iran’s ability to threaten countries in the Gulf and project power out to sea.
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.
Iran attacks ship owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer - report
Both US military officers and Iranian officials confirmed several Iranian drones and vessels attacked the ship.
Iran claims new drills in Persian Gulf using missiles, ships
Once again, Iran said that it used locally built weapons, highlighting that it claims it doesn’t rely on other countries for its systems.
What’s behind Oman’s BDS push?
Omanis or dual nationals residing in Oman could face criminal penalties not only for attempting to do business with Israel but even for exchanging private conversations.
