US Axis of Aggression in Gulf
The U.S.-led naval coalition to “protect shipping” in the Persian Gulf is a recipe for confrontation. At present it comprises just three nations: the U.S., Britain and Israel
US warns of ‘serious consequences’ after Iranian tanker released by Gibraltar
Will the U.S. follow through with air strikes? Will it impose yet more sanctions? Or will Iran struggle on and ignore Trump’s increasingly hollow-sounding threats?
Gibraltar releases Iranian tanker despite last-minute US effort to seize it
U.S. legal bid to seize control of the Iranian tanker from Gibraltar fails
Israel drops a slot in 2019 Military Strength Ranking, still behind Iran
For the second year in a row Israel has been ranked behind Iran in Global Firepower’s annual assessment of military strength and capability
Iran’s new air defense system is superior to Russia’s S 300: Russian analysts
Given that the S-300 supplied to Iran was first displayed in Moscow nearly two decades ago, Iran’s Bavar 373 could well be superior
Iran unveils ‘improved’ radar air defence system
The latest addition to Iran’s integrated air defences is the Falaq, a locally upgraded radar system with an effective range of 400 km (250 miles)
Russia will take Hormuz and the Gulf, dominate the region militarily thanks to Trump
If these plans are realised it will totally transform the balance of power in the region. Leading to total Russian domination of the Middle East
Iran to unveil ‘Bavar-373’ air defense system on August 22
Iran’s long-awaited air defence system, which Tehran claims is “better” that the Russian S-300, is about to enter service
Defying U.S. Sanctions, China and Others Take Oil From 12 Iranian Tankers
A former White House official says that Trump’s inability to make follow-up on his threats over Iranian oil sanctions make the U.S. look “weak and feckless”
Britain to join US-led naval mission in Persian Gulf
The French are noncommittal, while Germany, Italy and Sweden have rejected joining the alliance
US-planned Persian Gulf coalition meant to blockade Iran: Commentator
The U.S. proposal to form a naval force to protect shipping in the Persian Gulf is a pretext to establish a blockade of Iran, says Nasir al-Omari
South Korea to send naval unit to Strait of Hormuz: newspaper
Britain will, and now South Korea, but how many other nations will join the U.S. in its stand-off over the Straits of Hormuz