Persian Gulf
Trump considers renaming Persian Gulf, uniting Iranians in backlash
Trump is considering renaming the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf, sparking united outrage from Iranians that "goes beyond politics."
Iran seeks to strengthen ties with Caspian, Gulf states through new corridor - analysis
US transfers fighter jets to Qatar in move to prevent Iran escalation - WSJ
Iranian forces take over Israel-linked Portuguese ship MCS ARIES
IRGC seizes foreign tanker carrying 2 million liters of fuel
The seized vessel was staffed by 14 foreign crew members from two Asian countries.
Jordan denies existence of 'land bridge' to Israel to bypass Houthis
The land route is cheaper and faster than sea transport at the moment.
Iran seizes two fuel tankers carrying 4.5 million liters of fuel in Persian Gulf
The report did not state what countries the vessels or the crew were from.
Iran adding cruise missiles to frigate in bid to strengthen navy
Iran doesn’t have very many large surface ships capable of performing blue-water naval operations far from base.
Extra US forces to remain in Persian Gulf as long as needed - Pentagon
The US continues to see Iranian harassment of commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf.
Iran trying to assert dominance by threatening US warships in Gulf - analysis
Iran released a video that looked like the US heeded its threats, but was it real?
Biden's stance against Iran naval aggression heralds new era in the Gulf - opinion
President Joe Biden’s decision to dispatch additional Marines and warships to the Persian Gulf is a strategic move to counter the Iranian regime’s destabilizing activities.
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.
