Persian Gulf

FAA Bans U.S. Commercial Flights Over Iran And Iraq

The flight restrictions, which included airspace over the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, came after Iran launched an attack on military bases in Iraq.
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Iran Asks West To Leave Persian Gulf As Tensions Heightened

Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani separately promised to unveil a regional peace plan at this week's upcoming high-level meetings at the United Nations.
By AP

Tom Barrack, Longtime Trump Adviser, Faces Scrutiny Over Close Ties To Middle East

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee say Barrack worked to modify a Trump speech in 2016 to make it more pro-Middle East.
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Pompeo: Iran Is To Blame For Attacks On Oil Tankers In Gulf Of Oman

The Secretary of State said the attacks are part of a “campaign” of “escalating tension” by Iran.
By AP

Saudi Arabia Says 2 Oil Tankers Damaged By Sabotage Attacks

One of them was reportedly en route to pick up Saudi oil to take to the United States.
By Jon Gambrell, AP

U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise Ahead Of Anniversary Of Deal Pullout

The White House suddenly announced a U.S. aircraft carrier and a bomber wing would be deployed in the Persian Gulf.
By Jon Gambrell, AP

Gulf crisis broadens definitions of food security

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The Gulf crisis: Fighting it out down and dirty

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Variations On A Theme: The Gulf Crisis Settles Into A Family Squabble

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The Gulf Crisis: Qatar’s 2022 World Cup Moves Into The Firing Line

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