Gulf
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gulf, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Iran Reportedly Strikes Merchant Ship in the Strait of Hormuz as New U.S.-Tehran Channels Emerge
Iran was reported to have attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman on Thursday. The strike came as the U.S. and Iran are creating direct military…
Oman Rejects Iranian Fees on Hormuz Shipping, Prompting Fresh Tensions
Oman’s foreign minister said future arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz will not include ship tolls or transit fees. The move, made after talks with U.S. and Gulf officials, cha…
Rubio and Gulf ministers link Lebanese and Gaza recovery to disarmament
Marco Rubio and Gulf foreign ministers issued a statement saying Lebanese sovereignty and Gaza reconstruction both depend on disarming nonstate armed groups. The statement also ba…
Vance Says U.S. and Iran Will Set Up Direct Military Channel in Qatar
JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran agreed to set up a direct military communications channel in Qatar between the IRGC and U.S. Central Command. He also said Gulf states, including t…
Gulf States Say Iran’s Missile Program Must Be Part of Peace Talks
The United States and Gulf states issued a joint declaration on Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. They said no one should be forced out of Gaza, any departures must be voluntary and revers…
Report: Iran Eyes Billions in Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is exploring a plan to monetize the Strait of Hormuz after wartime disruption to shipping. The proposal could bring roughly $40 billion a year and give Tehran new control ove…
Oil Prices Fall to Prewar Lows as Hormuz Traffic Resumes
Oil prices dropped to prewar levels after tanker traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent fell to $73.49 and WTI to $70.10, the lowest since February 27, as markets exp…
Houthi leader threatens Israeli presence in Somaliland
Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened Israeli targets in Somaliland and said the group is monitoring the situation closely. He warned that the Houthis would strike any Is…
Gulf States Fear Trump's Iran Deal Could Undermine Regional Security
A CNN analysis says Gulf states fear Donald Trump’s Iran deal could weaken regional security and U.S. credibility. Their worries center on Iran’s role in the Strait of Hormuz, the…
Iranian Navy Recording Exposes Tension Behind Hormuz Negotiations
A leaked Iranian naval recording from the Strait of Hormuz shows Tehran warning ships that transit requires its approval, despite U.S. claims of progress in talks. The article say…
Fuel Tankers Begin Leaving Ben Gurion as Summer Traffic Surges
Some of the fuel tankers parked at Ben Gurion Airport have started leaving, reducing fears of summer flight disruptions. The Airports Authority says Wednesday will be the airport’…
Hormuz Bottleneck Limits Trump’s Options on Iran
Iran’s pressure in the Strait of Hormuz is limiting Donald Trump’s room to maneuver, even as tensions rise in Lebanon. The article says hundreds of ships are trapped or delayed, g…
Iran Uses the Strait of Hormuz as Leverage in Talks With the U.S.
Roi Kahanovich said Iran is using control of the Strait of Hormuz as its main leverage against the United States. He argued that Tehran’s growing confidence is reshaping the confl…
Expert Says Trump’s Hormuz Victory Claim Actually Hands Iran Leverage
Iran expert Roni Kahanovitz said Trump’s effort to present the Strait of Hormuz as a success actually strengthens Iran’s leverage. He warned that Tehran could use the strait, regi…
UN begins clearing stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz
The UN International Maritime Organization has started a plan to remove about 11,000 stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf after the US-Iran war disrupted shipping. The reopeni…
Trump Repeats a Strategic Error, Undermining U.S. Leverage
The article says Donald Trump twice misread how markets and economies adapt to disruption, first regarding Iran and then regarding the Strait of Hormuz. It argues he accepted exag…
Trump says Iran will not charge ships in the Strait of Hormuz, or talks will end
Trump said Iran told Washington it will not charge passage fees in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that talks will end immediately if that proves false. The dispute also includes fr…
Report: Regional Reconciliation Talks Between Iran and Gulf States Planned for Riyadh
A diplomat told Reuters that separate regional reconciliation talks between Iran and Gulf states are being planned in Riyadh. The talks are distinct from the US-Iran peace track a…
Hormuz Strait Deal Faces New Battles Over Security, Fees and Mine Clearance
The US-Iran ceasefire has not resolved the future of the Strait of Hormuz, where talks continue over security, mine clearance and transit rules. Qatar says a hotline has been agre…
IAEA Chief Says Iran Nuclear Inspections Should Resume Soon Amid Uncertainty Over Enriched Uranium
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites should resume soon under an interim deal with the United States. The agency has lost track of more than 400 kilog…
Israel Worries Trump Is Pushing Syria Into the Hezbollah File
Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a special meeting on Syria and Lebanon after Donald Trump suggested Syria might take on Hezbollah. Israeli officials fear this could signal a real dip…
Rubio Skips Israel on Gulf Trip to Calm Iran Deal Critics
Marco Rubio began a three-day Middle East trip focused on calming Gulf allies upset by a new interim deal with Iran. He skipped Israel entirely, even as Jerusalem protested conces…
Five Things to Know Before the Tel Aviv Market Opens
Tel Aviv shares are set to open mixed after a volatile global selloff, with Asian markets and U.S. futures recovering. Investors are watching correction-mode local stocks, stronge…
Currency Markets Stabilize as Dollar Stays Above NIS 2.99
The dollar stabilized above NIS 2.99 in Israel after briefly reaching NIS 3 yesterday, while global currency markets also cooled. Analysts cited weaker shekel dynamics, higher Isr…
Trump Iran Deal Claims Face Pushback From Tehran, Congress and Gulf Allies
The Trump administration says it has struck a historic peace deal with Iran, but Tehran, Congress and Gulf allies are disputing key terms. The conflict centers on nuclear monitori…
FedEx Slides, Alphabet Joins the Dow as Asian Markets and Oil Turn Mixed
FedEx fell after investors focused on weaker margins despite solid quarterly results. Alphabet will enter the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29, replacing Verizon, while Asi…
Fire engulfs bus on Route 77 near Zarzir Junction, causing traffic delays
Firefighters responded to a bus fire on Route 77 near Zarzir Junction on Monday evening. The flames spread to nearby open ground, but crews contained the blaze and prevented furth…
Hundreds of Tankers Sit Idle in the Persian Gulf as Marine Growth Slows Oil Exports
Hundreds of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have been stuck for months and now need expensive cleaning before they can resume service. Marine buildup on their hulls, plus Iranian…
Regev says Israel removed Iran's nuclear threat despite uncertainty over war's outcome
Miri Regev said Israel’s war with Iran removed the nuclear and ballistic missile threat, even as uncertainty remains over the conflict’s outcome and a possible U.S.-Iran deal. In…
Biofouling, Not Just Sanctions, Is Delaying Oil Tankers in Hormuz
Hundreds of oil tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf by the Hormuz blockade have developed heavy marine growth on their hulls. The biofouling is raising fuel use, damaging machine…
Trump Says Hormuz Oil Traffic Hit Record as Prices Ease
Donald Trump claimed 19 million barrels of oil crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, calling it a record and saying prices are falling. The report says the claim is unverified a…
U.S. Pilot Describes Unusual Iranian Drone Formation Before F-15 Shootdown
An American F-15 pilot rescued after being shot down over Iran in April said he saw an unusual, tightly coordinated Iranian drone formation before ejecting. U.S. intelligence offi…
Thomas Friedman Says Trump Traded Israeli and Gulf Security for Election Gains
Thomas Friedman accused Donald Trump of ending the conflict with Iran for election-related reasons, saying the move helped Republicans but weakened Israel and Gulf states. He warn…
Miri Regev Says Iran Still Threatens Israel, But Says War Achieved Major Gains
Miri Regev said Israel’s war with Iran achieved key gains by weakening the nuclear and ballistic missile threat. In a ynet interview airing Thursday, she argued the Tehran regime…
Questions Grow Over Mysterious Boat Incident in Eilat Bay
A two-week-old maritime incident in the Gulf of Eilat is still unresolved, and military correspondent Shai Levy says the public may not be getting the full truth. Security officia…
Rubio to Visit Three Gulf States Amid Concern Over U.S.-Iran Understanding
Marco Rubio will visit the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain from Tuesday to Thursday, the State Department said. He is also expected to meet the Gulf Cooperation Council as Gulf leaders v…
U.S. Grants Iran 60-Day Oil Sales Waiver After Switzerland Talks
The United States renewed a temporary, 60-day authorization for Iranian oil sales after weekend talks in Switzerland. The move follows signs of progress in U.S.-Iran diplomacy and…
Shin Bet chief warns Eilat could face a future Oct. 7-style attack
Shin Bet chief David Zini has warned in closed briefings that the next October 7-style attack could target Eilat. He reportedly ordered the agency to prioritize a worst-case scena…
Turkey speeds up its multi-layered 'Steel Dome' air defense project
Turkey is fast-tracking its “Steel Dome” air defense project, a multi-layered system inspired by Israel and the U.S. Aselsan has set aside about $900 million for the effort, with…
Hormuz Strait War Shakes Iranian Islanders Living on the World’s Most Strategic Waterway
The war involving Iran, Israel and the United States has disrupted trade, oil markets and daily life for residents of Qeshm and other islands near the Strait of Hormuz. Tourism ha…
U.S. and Iran Reach 60-Day Framework After High-Pressure Talks
The United States and Iran agreed on a 60-day framework after 18 hours of talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The deal covers a direct line to manage Strait of Hormuz incidents…
Belgium Held to Scoreless Draw by Iran as Qualification Race Stays Open
Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 at the World Cup on Sunday, with Alireza Beiranvand starring in goal for Iran. Mehdi Taremi had a goal disallowed in the 27th minute, Nathan Ngoy was sen…
Dr. Dan Diker says Trump's Iran deal is worse than Obama's
Dr. Dan Diker said in a Channel 7 interview that Trump’s emerging Iran framework is worse than the Obama nuclear deal. He argued the U.S. has already given Iran major concessions…
Gantz Accuses Rivlin of Lying About Warning Him Over Netanyahu Unity Deal
Benny Gantz accused former President Reuven Rivlin of lying about warning him not to join Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2020 unity government. Gantz defended the move as necessary during t…
Lindsey Graham Says Trump Told Him of Tougher Post-Deal Moves on Iran and the Abraham Accords
Senator Lindsey Graham said he spoke with Donald Trump for 4.5 hours on Friday and came away expecting a far tougher U.S. policy if diplomacy with Iran fails. He said Trump would…
Trump Says Iran Oil Shipments Continued, and He Has 60 Days to Act
President Donald Trump said 19 million barrels of crude oil left the Persian Gulf yesterday because of the understanding with Iran. He said he has 60 days to decide what to do nex…
Iranian hardliner calls for Bahrain to return to Iranian rule after U.S. deal
Two days after the U.S.-Iran agreement, Kayhan editor Hussein Shariatmadari called for Bahrain to return to Iranian rule. He said Bahrain “belongs to Iran” and that its separation…
Bolton says Trump-Iran deal is a dangerous failure for the U.S. and Israel
John Bolton says Trump’s latest understanding with Iran is a dangerous U.S. setback and possibly worse than Afghanistan. He warns it leaves the Strait of Hormuz ambiguous, pressur…