Commercial shipping activity in the Gulf of Oman near the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates was disrupted on Tuesday after several ships in the area reported difficulties operating their GPS-based navigational systems.
Threats
The threat from Iran must be taken seriously
The attempted hijacking of a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman is the latest in an alarming number of terrorist operations against shipping. As with the others – including a drone attack that killed two crewmen, among them Adrian Underwood, a British national, last week
Iran’s attacks are finally shining a spotlight on its deadly drones
The Iranian attack on a ship off the coast of Oman shone a spotlight on Iran’s use of suicide drones and the Islamic Republic’s UAV program has been singled out by Israel and the US in statements this week.
Iran behind attempted ship hijacking – crew foils Iranian operation
UK officials told The Times Wednesday that a “squad” of some five to six heavily armed Iranians had taken over the Asphalt Princess, who then bolted after seeing Omani and American naval vessels approaching.
Iran out – Anti-Hezbollah protesters march in Lebanon on Beirut blast anniversary
Protesters marching on the anniversary of the Beirut port blast are demanding an end to Iranian influence in Lebanon.
Video – Why is Ebrahim Raisi called – The Butcher of Tehran
Ebrahim Raisi was inaugurated as Iran’s new president. But Iranians refer to him as “The Butcher of Tehran.” Here’s why.
Hamas leader and Iranian commanders meet at Raisi swearing-in
Photos show Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Iranian military commanders in conversation following the swearing-in of Iran’s new president, Ebrahim Raisi, in Tehran.
Iran’s rapid oil return looks less likely after ship attacks
Iran’s oil comeback, already taking longer than many traders expected, will be further complicated by shipping attacks in the past week, including a deadly drone strike on a tanker near the Gulf of Oman that the U.S., U.K. and Israel all blamed on Tehran.
Iran rights activist says EU wrong to attend Raisi presidential inauguration
Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has written to Enrique Mora, the European Union Deputy Foreign Representative, asking him not to participate in Thursday’s presidential inauguration of Ebrahim Raisi.
Iran urges foreign forces to leave Syria as soon as possible
Remnants of foreign forces in Syria must leave “as soon as possible so the Syrian people can begin rebuilding their country,” Iran’s newly elected President Ebrahim Raisi demanded yesterday.
Saudi Arabia says Hezbollah power a major cause of Lebanon’s crisis
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Wednesday the insistence of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group on imposing its will in Lebanon was a major reason for the country’s crisis, according to Saudi state TV and a foreign ministry statement.
