The Trump administration has, without providing any evidence, blamed Iran for recent mysterious attacks against oil tankers sailing through the Sea of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. . ..…
U.S has while Iran has continued discussions with the nuclear deal parties, and regional powers, such as Saudi neighbors Oman, Iraq and even United Arab Emirates... ..…
Central Command announced Operation Sentinel on July 19, claiming that a multinational maritime effort is needed to promote “maritime stability, ensure safe passage, and de-escalate tensions in international waters throughout the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Arabian [Persian] Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and the..…
Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman are strategic route for supplying oil to world markets, and in this regards, oil tankers have been one of the main targets of military actions.. ..…
Iran is positioned to attack and upset global oil trade — in Gulf of Oman, and in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Aden and Bab el-Mandeb, two of the three sides of Arabian Peninsula.. ... Add to that Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, and Iran could, at least temporarily, lock..…