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Iran's Revolutionary Guard runs drill on disputed islands as US military presence in region grows

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has launched a surprise military drill on disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, just as the U.S. military increase its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Analysis: Buildup of American forces in Persian Gulf a new signal of worsening US-Iran conflict

Thousands of Marines backed by advanced U.S. fighter jets and warships are slowly building up a presence in the Persian Gulf

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

US sends destroyer, F-35s to bolster Persian Gulf defenses against Iran

The U.S. is deploying a destroyer and fighter aircraft including F-35s to the Persian Gulf in response to Iranian seizures and harassment in and around the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Monday.

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023

Their world was the oyster: Oldest pearl town found in UAE

Archaeologists say they have found the oldest pearling town in the Persian Gulf on an island off one of the northern sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

China, Russia, Iran hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

China's Defense Ministry says Chinese, Iranian and Russian naval forces are staging joint drills in the Gulf of Oman near the mouth of the strategic Persian Gulf this week

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Saudi Arabia and Iran ease Mideast rift that rattled oil

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic ties under a deal facilitated by China, easing a geopolitical rivalry in the Persian Gulf and highlighting Beijing’s growing influence in the region.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023

Israeli-linked Oil Tanker Struck In The Persian Gulf That Was Denied By Iran

Iran rejects Jerusalem's accusation that Tehran attacked an Israeli-linked oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

Zenger · Feb 21, 2023

Abrahamic House in UAE houses a church, synagogue and mosque

A new complex erected on the shores of the Persian Gulf, in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, houses a Catholic church, a Jewish synagogue and an Islamic mosque

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Israeli PM: Iran attacked oil tanker last week in Persian Gulf

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Iran was responsible for a reported attack that occurred last week on an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2023

Feds drop lobbying probe of retired general, lawyer says

The Justice Department has dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign on behalf of the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023