Persian Gulf

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.

Iranians stand on a pavement along a street next to a billboard depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran on April 24, 2026.
Iranians walk past an anti-USA and anti-Israel mural, in Tehran on April 21 2026, amid a ceasefire in the region.

Iran, Hezbollah ceasefires need enforcement, not just declarations, to sustain calm - editorial

US INDOPACOM forces board the Iran-linked M/F Tifani, published April 21, 2026.

WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.

Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer


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.

A missile is launched during the annual military drill, dubbed “Zolphaghar 99”, in the Gulf of Oman with the participation of Navy, Air and Ground forces, Iran on September 9, 2020

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.

IDF navy near Gaza

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.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

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.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

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.

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (not pictured) at al-Alam palace in Muscat, Oman, February 21, 2020.

Gulf-Latin America business ties focus on food security, high-tech

Misconceptions about the people in each region are the biggest obstacle to strong business ties, but encouraging visits can help overcome this.

Persian Gulf at Night from ISS, 2020.

First-ever kosher supermarket in Gulf opens in Dubai

The store is a seven-minute drive from the Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world.

Rabbi to the United Arab Emirates Levi Duchman at the country's very first kosher Jewish supermarket, RIMON

Lavrov: Western reports could spark 'dangerous escalation' in Persian Gulf

US media reported that Saudi Arabia recently warned the US of an imminent attack being planned by Iran.

IRGC siezes ship near Bu Musa Island, Iran

Foreign oil tanker seized by IRGC in Persian Gulf

The nationality of the owners of the seized tanker was not mentioned in the report.

Oil tanker seized by the IRGC, October 31, 2022

The US 'will see Iran's offensive might' in the Persian Gulf - IRGC navy chief

IRGC senior navy chief: "America and the adversary countries in the Persian Gulf do not have the power and courage to stop the vessels of the Islamic Republic of Iran."

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005