Persian Gulf
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Persian 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…
Vance says U.S. and Iran will set up direct military channel in Qatar
J.D. Vance said the United States and Iran have agreed to establish a direct military communication channel in Qatar. He said a Revolutionary Guards officer and a U.S. Central Com…
Iran Moves to Shape Future Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is advancing a plan to charge shipping-related fees in the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day ceasefire period ends. The U.S., Gulf states and legal experts say unilateral tolls…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
U.S. Fighter Pilot’s Account Raises Alarm Over Iran’s Drone Tactics
A U.S. F-15 pilot shot down over Iran in April told intelligence officials he saw a coordinated swarm of linked drones before ejecting. His account has triggered a dispute in the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Haifa Fuel Port Project Could Make Israel an Energy Transit Hub
A planned fuel port in Haifa Bay and a 1,500-kilometer overland fuel corridor from the Gulf to Europe could reposition Israel as a regional energy hub. The article says the projec…
Confusion Over Hormuz Closure as Shipping and Insurance Stay Cautious
Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. denied that traffic had stopped. Shipping and insurance firms are still largely avoiding the route, leaving many vessels wai…
Why Hormuz Could Become Iran’s Costliest Strategic Gamble
A Foreign Affairs analysis says Iran could damage its own deterrence if it tries to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg separately reports that Trump admitted economic…
Bitan Sues Netanyahu Over Likud List Selection, Warns Party Could Fade Without Primaries
Likud MK David Bitan petitioned the party court to stop Benjamin Netanyahu from choosing the next Knesset list through a committee instead of primaries. Bitan warned that bypassin…
Despite Trump’s claims, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains deeply disrupted
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted even after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal. Only a small number of vessels have crossed, while nearly 500 ships remain…
Temporary Truce Deal Could Become a Roadmap for Iran's Economic Recovery
A 14-clause U.S.-Iran memorandum could quickly restore Iranian oil revenue, unfreeze assets and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The article says a final deal could also lead to at le…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Declare Hormuz Strait Closed, Issue Direct Threats to Shipping
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and warned it will attack any ship that tries to pass. The statement linked reopening the…
Reuters: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Set Up Secret Drone Cells in Iraq
Reuters says Iran’s Revolutionary Guards secretly built drone cells in Iraq to attack Gulf states hosting U.S. bases. The cells, staffed by Iraqi Shiite fighters, allegedly launch…
U.S. Military Says Naval Blockade on Iran Has Been Lifted
U.S. Central Command said it has formally lifted the maritime blockade on Iranian ports and coastal waters. U.S. ships will stay in the region to ensure the agreement is implement…
U.S. Investigates Whether Wall Street Banks Helped Transfer Money for Mojtaba Khamenei Network
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether major Wall Street banks helped move money for a network linked to Mojtaba Khamenei. The probe focuses on possible money launde…
Iran’s New Leverage in the Strait of Hormuz Outlasts the War
The article says the US-Iran deal ended the fighting but left the most important strategic issue unresolved, the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s ability to threaten the vital shipping la…
Iran Claims 89% of War-Damaged Petrochemical Capacity Has Been Restored as U.S.-Iran Talks Near
Iran says 89% of petrochemical production units damaged in the recent war have resumed full operation. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Iran appear to have formally signed a memorandum of…
U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum, Skipping Planned Ceremony in Switzerland
The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum overnight, with no ceremony in Switzerland, and it is now in force. The deal calls for a 60-day negotiating period after so…
Trump’s Slimmed-Down Security Team Left U.S. Unprepared for Iran Conflict
CNN says Donald Trump weakened the National Security Council, then relied on a small inner circle during planning for confrontation with Iran. The result, according to the report…
Leaked U.S.-Iran Understanding Appears Far More Concessional to Tehran Than Washington Claimed
A reported U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding drew claims of an American retreat, which the White House denied, but the final text appears to give Iran major concessions. The a…
U.S. Returns to a Realistic Iran Policy, with Nuclear Threats the Main Focus
Danny Citrinowicz says the U.S. has shifted to a more realistic Iran policy after a long and costly struggle. He argues Iran’s missiles and regional reach can be managed, but a nu…
Vance says Pakistan and Qatar asked Washington to delay release of Iran deal
J.D. Vance said the US will publish the full Iran agreement by Friday, after mediators Qatar and Pakistan asked for a short delay. He denied claims of massive cash transfers to Te…
Trump and Europe Find Unusual Common Ground at G7 in France
At the G7 summit in Evian, Donald Trump surprised European leaders by staying engaged, backing Ukraine, and endorsing continued pressure on Russia. The leaders also appeared to co…
Report: Draft U.S.-Iran deal offers sweeping economic relief
A leaked memorandum between the United States and Iran reportedly offers Tehran immediate lifting of oil sanctions and a naval blockade, plus access to frozen assets later. If fin…
Iran Kept Launching Drones at U.S. Ships Despite Ceasefire Deal
NBC reported that Iran kept launching drones at U.S. ships and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz for several nights after a ceasefire agreement with Washington. U.S. forc…