Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf is home to many of the world's largest oil and gas producers, major US and allied naval bases, and some of the busiest shipping lanes on earth. Tensions between Iran and its neighbours and the West regularly play out at sea here.
This page tracks the latest events across the Gulf and its coastal states, with vessel positions and maritime security warnings on a live map.
Latest reports
- At ADIPEC, UAE Minister Sultan Al Jaber warned of Hormuz energy disruptions: Politics · 04 Nov 22:03 UTC · UAE
- Claimed footage of an alleged MQ-9 UAV that was downed over the Strait of Hormuz earlier today. Armed Conflict · 04 Nov 11:43 UTC · Strait of Hormuz
- Additional deliveries of new Aster Block 1 missiles will begin later this year, and considerable progress… Armed Conflict · 04 Nov 10:31 UTC · Aster Block 1
- Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari on claims Qatar meddled in Israel's elections: Politics · 03 Nov 11:12 UTC · Qatar
- Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman on the negotiations: Politics · 03 Nov 11:00 UTC · Qatar
- Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: There is very high coordination between the leaders of the region's… Politics · 03 Nov 10:22 UTC · Qatar
- IRGC Navy claims three oil tankers hit 'sea mines' and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after… Armed Conflict · 03 Nov 10:22 UTC · Strait of Hormuz
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Politics · 03 Nov 06:48 UTC · Qatar
- The IRGC fired a missile from Qeshm island at a U.S. aircraft in the strait of Hormuz on monday night. The… Armed Conflict · 03 Nov 01:54 UTC · Qeshm
- This week's Orbital Risk Intelligence Saudi Arabia Weekly Security Report is out, and the headline number… Armed Conflict · 02 Nov 21:07 UTC · Ras Tanura
- A delegation from Qatar is heading to the Iranian capital… more talks I suppose Politics · 02 Nov 17:48 UTC · Qatar
- Houthis claim they attacked Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia using two drones. Armed Conflict · 02 Nov 16:14 UTC · Dammam
- UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure: Politics · 02 Nov 09:40 UTC · UAE
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, asked if moving 60% enriched uranium to a third country was raised in… Politics · 02 Nov 08:52 UTC · Doha
- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi visited Doha to advance the ongoing exchange of messages between… Politics · 02 Nov 07:57 UTC · Doha
- Gulf leaders meet in Qatar in effort to stave off new escalation in U.S and Iran war Armed Conflict · 01 Nov 22:30 UTC · Qatar
- #USAF United States Air Force - Iran War 2026 Armed Conflict · 01 Nov 21:26 UTC · Al Udeid
- IRGC CLAIMS 2 OIL TANKERS STRUCK NAVAL MINES IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ Armed Conflict · 01 Nov 20:42 UTC · Strait of Hormuz
- JUST IN: According to the IRGC Navy, two oil tankers “exploded” today while attempting to cross the Strait… Armed Conflict · 01 Nov 20:06 UTC · Strait of Hormuz
- The explosions reported in Kuwait may be linked to scheduled army drills. Armed Conflict · 01 Nov 18:19 UTC · Kuwait
- UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash condemned the Houthi attacks on civilian airports and infrastructure… Armed Conflict · 01 Nov 13:22 UTC · UAE
- NEW: Mossad and Shin Bet Now Investigate Israeli Election Interference Linked to Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and… Politics · 01 Nov 11:32 UTC · Qatar
- According to an official briefed on the talks, Iran's negotiators held a third straight day of meetings with… Politics · 01 Nov 11:23 UTC · Doha
- Footage reportedly shows an oil tanker sinking after being struck in the Persian Gulf for violating Iran's… Armed Conflict · 01 Nov 09:10 UTC · Iran
- JUST IN: A short while ago, an Iranian drone reportedly struck Khasab, northern Oman. Armed Conflict · 31 Oct 22:40 UTC · Khasab
- @VonburyResearch There are no indications that any ship has hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. Armed Conflict · 31 Oct 15:56 UTC · Strait of Hormuz
- Iran FM says US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation in Qatar for talks Politics · 31 Oct 15:03 UTC · Qatar
- Trump beware: US voters are concerned about government corruption Armed Conflict · 31 Oct 10:11 UTC · UAE
- The IRGC Navy just announced that another supertanker “exploded” while attempting to cross the Strait of… Armed Conflict · 30 Oct 20:08 UTC · Strait of Hormuz
- The IRGC announced the downing of a US MQM-170 above the skies of Qeshm a few hours ago. Armed Conflict · 30 Oct 19:34 UTC · Qeshm