The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/persian-gulf/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:37:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Persian Gulf | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/persian-gulf/ 32 32 US considering using Iranian funds to help Gulf states rebuild, source says https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-considering-using-iranian-funds-to-help-gulf-states-rebuild-source-says/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:53:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837841 US Treasury said preparing to assess damage inflicted by Iran; move could complicate peace talks, which have faltered on release of frozen Iranian funds

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]]> Ship said seized, diverted to Iran, another sunk, in latest Strait of Hormuz actions https://www.timesofisrael.com/ship-said-seized-diverted-to-iran-another-sunk-in-latest-strait-of-hormuz-actions/ Thu, 14 May 2026 14:17:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823435 British navy monitor says vessel anchored off coast of UAE has been nabbed; India condemns sinking of cargo ship carrying livestock off Oman, 114 crew rescued

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]]> UAE secretly launched strikes on Iran during war, attacked oil refinery — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-secretly-carried-out-strikes-on-iran-including-on-oil-refinery-report/ Tue, 12 May 2026 00:14:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3821495 April attack on Persian Gulf site only specific instance mentioned in report; US said to welcome Abu Dhabi's involvement after other Gulf countries refused to join war effort

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]]> 20,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf as Strait of Hormuz stays shut despite ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/around-20000-seafarers-stranded-in-persian-gulf-as-hormuz-stays-shut-despite-ceasefire/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:23:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811530 Mariners, mostly from India, endure fear and isolation amid missile blasts and food shortages as they remain trapped at sea since the Iran war began two months ago

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]]> The US protected Hormuz shipping from Iranian attacks in the ’80s. Could it again? https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-us-protected-hormuz-shipping-from-iranian-attacks-in-the-80s-could-it-again/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:23:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3809529 Small IRGC gunboats and ambitious US goals could make it tough to replicate the relative success of 'Tanker War' that grew out of the fighting between Iran and Iraq, analysts say

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]]> After backing Iran with Israel strike, Houthis avoid further escalation, for now https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-backing-iran-with-israel-strike-houthis-avoid-further-escalation-for-now/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:09:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790246 Joining war, albeit late, to satisfy Tehran and assert relevance, Yemeni rebel group is limited by fears of retaliation, but maintains threat of blocking Red Sea traffic and attacking Gulf

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]]> Iran keeps up attacks on Gulf states, says not a ‘single liter of oil’ will ship out https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-keeps-up-attacks-on-gulf-states-says-not-a-single-liter-of-oil-will-ship-out/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:44:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3774174 Woman killed, 8 people wounded in strike on residential building in Manama, Bahraini authorities say; Abu Dhabi state oil giant said forced to shutter refinery due to drone attack

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]]> Saudi Aramco warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ unless Strait of Hormuz opens https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-aramco-warns-of-catastrophic-consequences-unless-strait-of-hormuz-opens/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:13:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773941 Trump and Saudi oil giant scramble to deal with energy supply fears as IRGC vows not to let 'one liter of oil' through key channel while Israeli-US attacks continue

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]]> Iran’s barrage of attacks across Persian Gulf shows regional chaos key to its strategy https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-barrage-of-attacks-across-persian-gulf-shows-regional-chaos-key-to-its-strategy/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:01:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3769701 Tehran is unleashing drones and missiles on countries throughout the region in a bid to raise the costs of the war — but the campaign could very well backfire

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]]> One killed as Iranian missile debris hits tanker in Bahrain port, sparking fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-killed-as-iranian-missile-debris-hits-tanker-in-bahrain-port-sparking-fire/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:50:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3766883 Worker killed, 2 injured, in first fatality in small Gulf kingdom since Iran started its campaign against Arab states

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]]> Energy prices soar as Iran strikes Gulf, disrupts Strait of Hormuz https://www.timesofisrael.com/energy-prices-soar-as-iran-strikes-gulf-disrupts-strait-of-hormuz/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:51:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3766764 Missile and drone attacks against oil and gas facilities, closures in key maritime passage cause oil prices to jump nearly 10%, natural gas more than 40%

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]]> Saudi Aramco shuts down Ras Tanura refinery, its biggest, after Iran drone strike causes blaze https://www.timesofisrael.com/oil-prices-surge-7-as-us-israel-strikes-on-iran-threaten-energy-supply/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:57:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3766238 Defense ministry says two drones intercepted, shrapnel fell, no injuries; social media videos show flames and smoke billowing from oil facility, one of the world's largest

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]]> Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-tankers-damaged-in-gulf-and-one-seafarer-killed-as-us-iran-conflict-escalates/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:00:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3765968 Unclear who fired projectiles and drones that hit ships; over 200 vessels drop anchor around Strait of Hormuz, closed by Iran; major container shipping lines reroute round Africa

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]]> Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seize 2 oil tankers in Gulf https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-revolutionary-guards-seize-2-oil-tankers-in-gulf/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:00:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3748773 IRGC-linked agency claims tankers were 'smuggling' over a million liters of fuel, says '15 foreign crew members were referred to the judiciary'; unclear what flag ships were flying

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]]> Rain colors the coast of Iran’s Hormuz Island crimson https://www.timesofisrael.com/rain-colors-coast-of-irans-hormuz-island-crimson-for-the-first-time-this-year/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:38:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715631 Beach's famous red sand, created by high levels of iron oxide, washes into the Persian Gulf following rare rainfall

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