Gulf

US Nuclear Submarine in Middle East for ‘Deterrence’: Pentagon

A US nuclear-powered Ohio-class submarine is in the Middle East to help prevent the Israel-Hamas war from spiraling into a broader conflict.

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US Aims to Deploy Troops on Tankers to Deter Seizures by Iran

The US is preparing to deploy Marines and Navy personnel aboard commercial tankers transiting the Gulf to deter Iran from seizing ships.

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UAE Withdraws From US-Led Maritime Coalition

The UAE has withdrawn from a US-led maritime coalition tasked with securing tense Gulf waterways that are vital to the global oil trade.

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Iran Says Possible to Secure Gulf Waters With Neighbors

Iran said it is capable of ensuring the safety of the vital Gulf waters in cooperation with neighboring countries.

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US to Send Reinforcements to Gulf After Iran Ship Threats: W.House

The US said it was sending reinforcements to the Gulf after what it called increasing harassment by Iran of ships in the oil-rich waters.

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Iran Guards Seize Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman: US Navy

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, the US Navy said, in the latest such incident in the commercially vital seaway.

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Over 100 Unmanned Vessels to Be Deployed in Gulf Waters: CENTCOM

A US-led task force will deploy over 100 unmanned vessels in the Gulf region's strategic waters by next year to stave off maritime threats.

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Pentagon Combines Sea Drones, AI to Police Gulf Region

Iran's seizure of unmanned US Navy boats highlighted a Pentagon program to develop air, surface, and underwater drones for patrolling.

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US Navy Begins Operating ‘Explorer’ Unmanned Saildrone

The US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) has begun operating the Saildrone Explorer Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) in the Arabian Gulf as a part of an initiative to expand its 5th Fleet with new unmanned systems.

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Iran Warns Israel Not to Cross Gulf ‘Red Lines’

Iran warned Israel not to cross its "red lines" in the Gulf in the final days of Trump's presidency and following a reported Israeli submarine deployment.

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