Persian Gulf

Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supply, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. This vital maritime route facilitates the transportation of goods, including oil and natural gas, between the Middle East and the rest of the world.
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Iranian gunboats attempt to intercept vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Armed Iranian gunboats tried to intercept an American vessel 16 nautical miles north of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz and is investigating the incident.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 February, 2026
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy military personnel are standing on a warship and monitoring an area during the IRGC marine parade in honor of Persian Gulf National Day
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Iran demands $170 million from owner of seized ship

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 October, 2025
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Muddying the waters: Why Trump's Gulf comments angered Iran

Paul Iddon
14 May, 2025
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Iran furious at Trump 'renaming' Persian Gulf 'Arabian Gulf'

The New Arab Staff
07 May, 2025
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'Speak Farsi!' IRGC tells US Marines in tense Gulf exchange

The New Arab Staff
02 May, 2023
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Iran FM says Iraq envoy summoned amid 'Arabian Gulf' outcry

The New Arab Staff
11 January, 2023
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Oil tanker hit by bomb-carrying drone off Oman: official

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 November, 2022
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Environment
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Iran: Earthquakes strike off southern coast

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 June, 2022
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Iran seizes two Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 May, 2022
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Iran Guards seize fuel-smuggling boat, arrest 11: officials

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 April, 2022
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Iran speedboats 'intercepted US Navy' in Gulf: Iran state TV

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 October, 2021
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Iran anger after Russian 'Arabian Gulf' tweet

The New Arab Staff
09 February, 2021
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Seoul demands release of oil tanker seized by Iran

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 January, 2021
South Korean tanker [AFP]
South Korea
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Iran Revolutionary Guards seize South Korean-flagged tanker

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 January, 2021
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Iraq dismantles mine on tanker in Persian Gulf

The New Arab Staff
02 January, 2021
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Vessel
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Iraq experts working to defuse mine on oil tanker

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 January, 2021
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US aircraft carrier to leave Mideast amid Iran tension

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 January, 2021
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US
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'Suspicious object' found on oil tanker off Iraq

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 December, 2020
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US bomber mission over Gulf cautions Iran

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 December, 2020
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Iran warns Israel not to cross Gulf 'red lines'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 December, 2020
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US
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Iran says US aircraft flew close to military zone

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 September, 2020