Latest "arabian gulf" stories

Iranian Navy shines laser at US helicopter during ‘unsafe’ interaction

“IRGCN vessels shone a laser multiple times at the aircraft while in flight," according to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 months ago

Navy to boost rotations of ships, aircraft in Strait of Hormuz

The beefed up presence includes U.S. Navy destroyers, U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters, unmanned systems and a variety of aircraft.

By Diana Stancy Correll

7 months ago

US, UK hold drone drill in Persian Gulf after Iran seizures

The drones sent still images of potential targets to warships and the 5th Fleet’s command center, where they were reviewed by artificial intelligence.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

14 months ago

Iranian vessels approach US Navy ship at ‘dangerously high speed’ in Arabian Gulf

The patrol coastal ship Sirocco released a warning flare when the Iranian vessel came within 50 yards of the ship.

By Diana Stancy Correll

17 months ago

US fires warning shots at Iranian fast-attack boats harassing Navy, Coast Guard ships

The Iranian vessels approached the U.S. ships at “an unnecessarily close range with unknown intent,” the Navy said.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches aircraft-carrying ship

Photos showed the ship carrying truck-launched surface-to-surface missiles, anti-aircraft missiles and four small fast boats.

3 years ago