Persian Gulf
Turkey places site of Alexander the Great’s first battle with Persians under historic protection
Under the Çanakkale Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural Heritage’s decision, both the battlefield and its surrounding areas have gained the protected status.
UN shipping agency pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan in wake of cargo ship attack
Iran, Oman push to become administrators of Strait of Hormuz as toll system remains unclear
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US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as reopening of Strait underway
US President Donald Trump launched Operation Project Freedom on Monday in an attempt to gain control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway in the region.
Trump says US to begin escorting ships out of Persian Gulf through Strait of Hormuz
"This process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time," US President Donald Trump said in a statement published in Truth Social.
Khamenei vows to protect nuclear program, warns US over Gulf presence in written statement
Khamenei reiterated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies, accusing the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf and vowing to expel foreign forces.
Iran, Hezbollah ceasefires need enforcement, not just declarations, to sustain calm - editorial
Trump’s strategy mixes ceasefire and economic pressure on Iran, as Israel confronts rising threats from Hezbollah on the northern border.
WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions
The Pentagon confirmed a US military boarding of the stateless M/T Tifani, a vessel tied to Iranian smuggling activity, as part of global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks.
Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer
As of April 15, Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, the Red Sea remains under credible threat, and both waterways are central to the strategic contest now unfolding.
Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report
Iran could achieve USD 70-90 billion in annual revenue if the Islamic regime is allowed to charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a J.P. Morgan paper.
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
The Financial Times reported that the Gulf states aim to create a new network of pipelines, roads, and railways to stop relying on the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE denies WSJ report that it is preparing to help US, allies open Strait of Hormuz by force
The nation had already conducted an internal assessment of its capabilities to help secure the strait, including its ability to clear mines, officials told the Wall Street Journal.
