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.
Iran, Hezbollah ceasefires need enforcement, not just declarations, to sustain calm - editorial
WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions
Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer
Iran downs 'foreign' drone over southern port city of Mahshahr
A former Iranian diplomat said he believes the downed drone to be Israeli.
Israel might attend maritime conference in Bahrain, dealing with Iran
Israel has participated in a number of international conferences in the Persian Gulf for various reasons
Iran decries 'cowardly attack' on oil tanker
Iran spokesman Ali Rabei Rabei was quoted by IRNA as saying "an appropriate response will be given to the designers of this cowardly attack..."
Does Israel need pacts with Persian Gulf that Katz is trying to secure?
“We should continue doing what we are doing [with the Persian Gulf countries], deepen those ties, without make doing this more difficult for them.”
Israel to Saudi Arabia on National Day: Mazal Tov
Saudi National Day is celebrated in the kingdom on September 23 to commemorate the renaming of the Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi-Iran careen toward potential conflict
After President Donald Trump spoke to Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said there was “no evidence” the large attack came from Yemen.
Bahrainis, Saudis show understanding of Israeli actions against Hezbollah
Signs of thawing ties with the Persian Gulf countries; Saudi journalist al-Ghabin says Palestinians already have a home and it is Jordan. “Most of the Arab people will stand with Israel," he conclude
U.S. warns of GPS interference, communications spoofing in Persian Gulf
Ships in the area have reported spoofed communications from "unknown entities falsely claiming to be US or coalition warships."
Iran thinks it can do whatever it wants in the Gulf - analysis
Tehran has read the American playbook and through its recent actions is attempting to assert power in the Persian Gulf, power beyond just the areas controlled by its coastal waters.
UK Commander: Iran testing British navy, but remains professional
During 27 days of patrolling the entrance to the Gulf, he had 85 "interactions with Iranian forces" which often led to "an exchange of warnings" over radio.
