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Topic: Persian Gulf

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November 28, 2012
8:21 pm

An Iranian warship in the Strait of Hormuz (illustrative photo: Alex Hicks, Wikimedia Commons)

Iran showcases new warships near strategic waters

Navy launches domestically produced Sina-7, equipped with anti-ship missiles

November 22, 2012
1:52 am

A plane taking off from the USS Nimitz in 2008. (photo credit: Steven Maksinchuk/US Navy, Department of Defense)

Mechanical problem forcing US to shrink Gulf presence

Carrier scheduled to be deployed to region delayed by propulsion issues

November 11, 2012
8:53 pm

Illustrative photo of an American MQ9 Predator drone in Afghanistan (photo credit: CC BY AN HONORABLE GERMAN, Flickr)

Iran reportedly believes US drone was spying on oil tankers

From the web Revolutionary Guard commander warns that next time Tehran will react to UAV espionage, Reuters reports

November 8, 2012
9:50 pm

Iran jets fired on US drone, CNN confirms

From the web Two Su-25 fighter jets shot at an American UAV in the Persian Gulf last week

November 4, 2012
3:38 pm

An Iranian navy vessel launches a missile during a drill in the Sea of Oman in January 2012 (photo credit: AP/ISNA, Amir Kholousi)

Iran inaugurates new naval base near disputed islands

Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb, also claimed by the UAE, dominate the Strait of Hormuz

October 14, 2012
8:19 pm

Iran denies role in Gulf cyberattacks

Official denounces as ‘politically motivated’ US allegations of sabotage against Saudi Arabian state oil company and Qatari natural gas producer

By Nasser Karimi

October 12, 2012
5:28 am

An illustrative image of a hacker on a computer. (photo credit: CC BY-SA HackNY, Flickr)

US blames Iran for Persian Gulf cyberattacks

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says Pentagon has invested billions in combatting hackers

By Lolita C. Baldor

September 25, 2012
11:01 am

Iran tests warship-busting missiles

Test firing undertaken in the Strait of Hormuz, close to US-led joint naval maneuvers in the Persian Gulf

September 20, 2012
6:06 pm

A US Naval vessel in the Persian Gulf (photo credit: US Department of Defense)

US admiral says Gulf drills ensure stability

The anti-mine exercise said to be the largest ever in the region

September 18, 2012
4:42 pm

A Russian-built, Kilo-class diesel submarine (photo credit: Courtesy US DoD)

Iran deploys submarine in Gulf as Western nations hold large naval exercise nearby

Taregh-1 is one of three Russian Kilo class submarines Tehran obtained in the early 90s

September 18, 2012
9:35 am

An illustrative photo of a navy vessel in the Red Sea (photo credit: Anna Kaplan/Flash 90)

US, allies launch massive navy drill in Persian Gulf

Minesweeping exercise underlines determination to keep oil shipping lanes open in case of Iran turmoil

By Michal Shmulovich

September 16, 2012
3:05 am

The USS Stennis, which is heading to the Persian gulf. (photo credit: Department of Defense/Randi R. Brown, U.S. Navy)

Battleships massing in Persian Gulf for massive war games

From the web Telegraph reports exercises, involving fleets from 25 countries, intended to prepare for possibility of closing of Strait of Hormuz in wake of Israeli strike

September 8, 2012
6:29 am

Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz (photo credit: NASA/Public domain)

Iran’s navy chief warns US against making ‘foolish moves’ in the Persian Gulf

‘Even one gunshotis definitely against the interests of the US and its allies,’ says Admiral Ali Fadavi, ahead of US-led military exercise; Europe moves toward increased sanctions

By Ron Friedman and AP and Ilan Ben Zion

September 4, 2012
4:32 pm

Iran threatens to deploy ships near US shores

Comment from navy chief comes as Washington beefs up presence in the Persian Gulf, and ahead of American war games in the region

By AP and Times of Israel staff

September 3, 2012
11:52 pm

A mural outside the former US Embassy in Tehran. (photo credit: CC-BY-SA davehighbury, Flickr)

Washington denies it made back-channel deal to avoid conflict with Tehran

Yedioth Ahronoth report claiming US told Iran it would stay out of Israel-Iran conflict ‘completely incorrect,’ White House says

By Ron Friedman and Times of Israel staff

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