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IRGC Navy holds military drills in Persian Gulf
The IRGC tested various classes of its naval missiles, smart subsurface unmanned systems, bomber drones, and it's helicopter weaponry
Jan 18, 2023
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US to deploy 100 unmanned vessels in Persian Gulf
The US Forces Central Command chief called the development of “adversary drones” the greatest technological threat to regional security
Nov 19, 2022
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Iran warns UAE over ‘baseless claims’ to Persian Gulf islands
Emirati officials have continuously referred to Iran’s presence on the islands as an “occupation”
Sep 29, 2022
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UAE renews claim over disputed Persian Gulf islands, demands Iran cease ‘occupation’
The islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa were reportedly sold to the Shah of Iran in 1971 by the Emirati ruler of the Ras al-Khaimah emirate
Sep 25, 2022
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes foreign ship in Persian Gulf
The IRGC have captured several ships smuggling fuel in the Persian Gulf in the past few months
Sep 11, 2022
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Iran and the Persian Gulf monarchies: Diplomacy remains their only option
Reconciliation between Iran and the GCC will reap vast mutual benefits, while conflict only serves those outside the Persian Gulf
Sep 07, 2022
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IRGC confiscates tanker smuggling Iranian fuel from Persian Gulf
Although the oil tanker only contained 22,000 liters of fuel, Tehran has vowed that its campaign against fuel piracy will continue unabated
Aug 14, 2022
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BREAKING: Iran seizes two Greek-flagged oil tankers in the Persian Gulf
The US navy says they are 'looking into the incident,' which came in retaliation for the theft of Iran's oil cargo by Greece and the US
May 27, 2022
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Iran announces capture of vessel with smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf
Since 2018, Iran has been fighting rampant fuel smuggling by land to neighboring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states
Apr 15, 2022
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MbS visits Qatar for the first time since Persian Gulf dust settled
Experts say that MbS visited Qatar to put an end to tensions, as well as to unify the GCC against the Vienna talks
Dec 09, 2021
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Russia is primed for a Persian Gulf security ‘makeover’
Russia is the one state with the necessary clout, tools, sweeteners and relationships to nudge the Persian Gulf into a new security paradigm
Dec 01, 2021
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Russia looking to broker Iran-Saudi deal to promote security in the Persian Gulf
The strategy by the Kremlin is their latest attempt to promote stability in West Asia as Washington's influence continues to wane
Nov 25, 2021
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Iranian media reveals footage of Iranian chopper closing in on US warship in the Persian Gulf
The bold maneuver by Iran's armed forces took place just as the US, Israel, UAE, and Bahrain began joint naval drills in the Red Sea
Nov 13, 2021
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US F-16s arrive in Saudi Arabia amid increased tension in Persian Gulf: video
Jul 23, 2021
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US and Iran at odds once more over drone fleet operating in Gulf waters
The US and its regional allies have deployed a drone fleet in Gulf waters to carry out 'anti-Iran' operations
Sep 03, 2022
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Biden’s West Asia tour is put on hold as the US loses its grip on the Gulf
US President Joe Biden’s decision to delay visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia will only bolster Moscow’s diplomatic advances in West Asia
Jun 07, 2022
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Joe Biden deploys top delegation to UAE in hopes of mending ties with Gulf ally
In a bid to fix the frayed ties between Washington and Abu Dhabi, the US vice president, state secretary, defense secretary, and CIA chief all travelled to the UAE
May 17, 2022
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Four signs a US-Gulf ‘divorce’ is in the making
The rapid-fire 'messages' directed at Washington from old Persian Gulf allies are brutal, and strongly suggest that the days of US hegemony are done
Mar 20, 2022
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The Gulf states and Ukraine: Why are Washington’s Arab allies tilting in different directions?
The divergence in views may indicate geopolitical shifts in the Persian Gulf, but may equally be tactics employed to gain leverage with Washington
Mar 02, 2022
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French president secures billions of dollars in arms deals following Gulf tour
Macron claims it is all part of a 'long-term strategy to contribute to stability' in the region, but Iranian FM Khatibzadeh noted that 'the weapons they sell in the region are the source of turmoil'
Dec 08, 2021
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Iraq’s Silk Road: Port and canal project set to transform Baghdad’s geopolitical clout
Iraq’s two ambitious trade corridor projects present an opportunity for a beleaguered Baghdad to enhance its geopolitical status and establish economic independence.
Jan 31, 2023
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JCPOA members relay messages to Iran via Qatar
Since last year, Doha has stepped up its efforts to mediate talks between Iran and other parties of the JCPOA to revive the deal
Jan 30, 2023
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UK Court to rule on controversial weapons sales to Saudi Arabia
A landmark case could finally determine the legality of Britain's arms trade to Saudi Arabia, which is fueling the war in Yemen.
Jan 27, 2023
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Iran FM’s trip to Syria was to address ‘misunderstandings’
The recent visit of Iran's FM to Damascus was not ordinary. One of its main goals was to address a problem that had emerged between the two countries after the Turkish-Syrian meeting in Moscow.
Jan 26, 2023
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Why is Egypt’s Navy commanding a NATO-led coalition in the Red Sea?
In recent years Egypt has been developing and strengthening its navy in and around the Red Sea, but this is arguably part of a broader US strategy for the region.
Jan 23, 2023
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UAE, India discuss settling non-oil trade in rupees: Report
China also considered settling non-oil trade in local currencies that do not include the dollar
Jan 19, 2023
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Netanyahu says Israel ready to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia
Israel has taken an interest in establishing ties with the kingdom, following the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020
Jan 19, 2023
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Europe’s gas emergency: A continent hostage to seller prices
Europe’s reliance on Russian gas imports has been upended by sanctions against Moscow. With few options for practical alternatives, the continent will remain energy-dependent and financially-vulnerable regardless of who it imports from.
Jan 16, 2023
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Russia and its national Arctic passage: Pushing trade frontiers eastward
Ice-free Arctic routes created by climate change have opened up the first new global shipping route in a century. The Russian-developed water passage is bound to disrupt the lengthier Atlantic-centric routes for global commerce.
Jan 12, 2023
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Western allies join US-led anti-Iran drone task force
Task Force 59 has conducted exercises with Saudi Arabia, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Egypt, and Qatar and operates out of bases in Bahrain and Jordan
Jan 11, 2023
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