The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-navy-5th-fleet/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US Navy 5th Fleet | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-navy-5th-fleet/ 32 32 1 killed in Iranian drone attack on Kuwaiti airport; flights suspended https://www.timesofisrael.com/1-killed-in-iranian-drone-attack-on-kuwaiti-airport-flights-suspended/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:18:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835540 Several injured and severe damage reported as fresh missile exchanges in the Gulf test ceasefire and efforts to reach a long-term deal

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]]> US Navy deploying unmanned drone boats for surveillance in operations against Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-navy-deploying-unmanned-drone-boats-for-surveillance-in-operations-against-iran/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:33:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788653 No indication that the US has used the uncrewed vessels, which for years have been dogged by technical problems, for offensive strikes

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]]> Newly released satellite images show damage dealt in Iran war across Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/newly-released-satellite-images-show-damage-dealt-in-iran-war-across-middle-east/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:03:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780426 Photos from first days of war reveal ships ablaze in Iran, military buildings destroyed in Abu Dhabi, and a fire at the world’s busiest airport for international travel in Dubai

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]]> Yemen Houthis claim attack on US destroyer and commercial vessel in Red Sea https://www.timesofisrael.com/yemen-houthis-claim-attack-on-us-destroyer-and-commercial-vessel-in-red-sea/ Wed, 15 May 2024 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3290483 Iran-backed group says it fired missiles at USS Mason and assaulted ship named 'Destiny;' no immediate confirmation from US 5th Fleet

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]]> US Navy’s Mideast chief says Iran ‘very directly involved’ in Houthi attacks on ships https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-navys-mideast-chief-says-iran-very-directly-involved-in-houthi-attacks-on-ships/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:00:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3207106 Vice Adm. Brad Cooper says Tehran 'clearly funding, resourcing, supplying and training' rebel group, whose attacks at sea 'are the most significant we've seen in two generations'

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]]> Iran says it seized tanker in the Gulf of Oman over year-long dispute with US https://www.timesofisrael.com/tanker-in-the-gulf-of-oman-seized-boarded-by-unauthorized-men-in-uniform/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:22:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3198317 Tehran claims Suez Rajan 'stole' Iranian oil after US Justice Department seized 1 million barrels of crude oil from it, as tensions boil along region's maritime routes

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]]> Israel, US wrap up 2-week joint navy drill aimed at boosting ties, shared learning https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-us-wrap-up-2-week-joint-navy-drill-aimed-at-boosting-ties-shared-learning/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:34:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3071727 Commander of Israeli Navy's Snapir Unit tells ToI latest exercise, dubbed Intrinsic Defender, will enhance forces' capabilities

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]]> Iranian Revolutionary Guards capture commercial ship in Persian Gulf https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-revolutionary-guards-capture-commercial-ship-in-persian-gulf/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:54:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3047667 US Navy says it chose to not intervene in seizure of ship suspected of smuggling activities since 'event did not warrant further response'

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]]> Iran says it will form joint naval force with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-will-form-joint-naval-force-with-saudi-arabia-uae-oman/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:30:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3026820&preview=true&preview_id=3026820 Iranian navy chief claims alliance will also include Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, India and Pakistan; announcement comes after UAE said it was leaving US-led force

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]]> UAE says it withdrew from US-led maritime coalition tasked with securing Gulf waters https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-says-it-withdrew-from-us-led-maritime-coalition-tasked-with-securing-gulf-waters/ Wed, 31 May 2023 12:01:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3024979 Abu Dhabi announces its departure 2 months ago from Combined Maritime Forces, without specifying reason; tensions remain high with Iran

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]]> US to send reinforcements to Gulf after increased Iranian threat to shipping https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-to-send-reinforcements-to-gulf-after-increased-iranian-threat-to-shipping/ Sat, 13 May 2023 10:33:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3014429 US Navy's 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain, says it is 'working with regional allies and partners to increase the rotation of ships and aircraft' that patrol key Strait of Hormuz

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]]> US rejects Iran’s claim it forced American submarine to surface in Gulf https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-rejects-irans-claim-it-forced-american-submarine-to-surface-in-gulf/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:51:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2999731 Iranian navy says its own sub took action against US vessel in strategic Strait of Hormuz; 5th fleet calls statement 'more Iranian disinformation'

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]]> US Navy sails first drone boat through key strategic waterway Strait of Hormuz https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-navy-sails-first-drone-boat-through-key-strategic-waterway-strait-of-hormuz/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:20:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2998789 Spokesman says that while L3 Harris Arabian Fox MAST-13 speedboat carrying sensors and cameras drew attention of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, trip took place without incident

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]]> US navy sends nuclear submarine to Middle East amid soaring Iran tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-navy-sends-nuclear-submarine-to-middle-east-amid-soaring-tensions/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:32:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2992073 In rare move, Pentagon publishes picture of guided-missile submarine transiting the Suez Canal, says vessel will 'help ensure regional maritime security and stability'

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]]> US Navy says Iranian assault rifles seized from Yemen-bound boat https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-navy-says-iranian-assault-rifles-seized-from-yemen-bound-boat/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:49:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2921813 Kalashnikov-style rifles, thought to have originated in Iran, found individually wrapped in green tarps aboard dhow sailing in Gulf of Oman lane used to smuggle goods to Houthis

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