Persian Gulf

4 items tagged “Persian Gulf”

Articles

Aerial view of smoke rising from targets in Tehran during US military strikes

US Deploys 50,000 Troops to Middle East as Operation Epic Fury Escalates

The Pentagon confirms a massive military buildup across the Persian Gulf region as President Trump pledges continued strikes against Iran. Two carrier strike groups, 120+ aircraft, and advanced missile systems now in theater.

us-iran-conflictmilitary-buildupoperation-epic-furypersian-gulfescalation

Mar 2, 2026

View of Iran — the country has closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz: 20% of Global Oil Supply Disrupted

Iran has formally closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping following retaliatory strikes on US bases, disrupting approximately 20% of the world's oil supply and triggering a global energy crisis.

iranstrait-of-hormuzoil-supplyenergy-crisiseconomic-impactpersian-gulf

Mar 1, 2026

Massive smoke clouds over Tehran cityscape during military operations

Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes on US Bases Across the Persian Gulf

The IRGC fired over 170 ballistic missiles and 500+ drones at American military installations in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and five other countries — marking the most significant direct attack on US forces since World War II.

iranus-iran-conflictmilitaryescalationpersian-gulfretaliation

Mar 1, 2026

Explainers

What Is the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which 20% of the world's oil supply passes daily. Learn why it's the most strategically important chokepoint in global energy security.