Why Kharg Island Is a Lifeline for Iran

Why the United Arab Emirates is a target for Iran's aggression

Iran is looking to test a state that has positioned itself as the Gulf's safest bridge between East and West — and the future of the region.

Strait of Hormuz crisis drives demand for commercial geospatial intelligence

Analysts are relying on tools that fuse satellite imagery, ship data and open-source reporting into real-time insight The post Strait of Hormuz crisis drives demand for commercial geospatial intelligence appeared first on SpaceNews.

Trump Threatens More Kharg Attacks As Gulf Arab States' Energy Infrastructure Hit

US President Donald Trump said that although much of Iran’s strategic Kharg Island was destroyed in a US air strike, he may order further attacks, while US-allied Arab states in the region reported disruptions to their own petroleum industries amid Iranian retaliatory attacks.

U.S. Bombs Iranian Oil Hub

The U.S. attack on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub, came as tensions continued over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil transport.

Three more members of Iran's women's football team opt to return to Iran

Seven Iranian female footballers were granted asylum by Australia.

US-Iran war live updates: Trump calls on countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz; UN chief urges Israel and Hezbollah to stop fighting

Follow our live coverage as the conflict in the Middle East enters its third week.