Tag: Persian Gulf

  • Iran, the US & Persian Gulf

    Despite current tensions, cooperation between Tehran and Washington is possible. Iran, the US, and the Persian Gulf By Sina Azodi Iran has one of the longest and subtlest traditions of […]

  • Iran ensuring safety…

    Irony alert… Iran ensures safety of oil tankers in Persian Gulf: Shamkhani A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic’s military presence in the Persian Gulf ensures the safety of oil […]

  • Iran, Saudi Arabia rattle sabres

    Iran warned the Saudis to avoid sailing through the international waters near the country. Iran warns the Saudi Navy about entering their maritime territory The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Navy […]

  • Iran watches waters

    Iran points at US Navy, taps its nose. Iran’s Navy Keeping Watchful Eye on Foreigners’ Moves in Regional Waters: Commander TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari […]

  • Iran plays victim card

    At least 31 incidents so far this year. IRGC Admiral Tells U.S. to Leave Persian Gulf Amid Growing Iranian Harassment At a time when Iranian forces are increasingly engaging in dangerous confrontations […]

  • US Navy’s answer to Iran

    Combating the swarm. Commentary: Here’s how the U.S. Navy will defeat Iran’s speedboats By David Axe Four times last week, speedboats belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – a […]

  • US Navy fires warning shots

    Iran playing a very dangerous game. US: Navy Ships Fired Warning Shots After Encounters with Iranian Vessels In one incident Wednesday, the patrol ship USS Squall fired three warning shots […]

  • Iran harasses US destroyer

    Two patrol boats came within 300 yards of destroyer. Iranian boats harass US ship in the Persian Gulf By Dan Alexe Four Iranian small boats harassed a US Navy warship […]

  • Iranian maritime attacks

    Iran often aggressive in the Strait and Gulf. Saudi, Kuwait protest to UN over Iranian maritime attacks Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have presented a complaint before the United Nations over […]

  • New fleet arrives in Gulf

    Missions against ISIS continue. US beefs up naval presence in Arabian Gulf The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has entered the Arabian Gulf, joining the U.S. 5th Fleet to […]