Persian Gulf

Why does Qatar support Hamas?

The tiny emirate has longstanding Israel ties but remains a major backer of the Jewish state’s mortal enemies.

By Ron Kampeas September 14, 2014 3:37 pm

Hagel: U.S. will maintain military presence in Gulf to deter Iran

The United States will maintain a robust military presence in the Persian Gulf to deter Iran, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said, although military action would be a last resort to keep Iran from getting a nuclear bomb.

November 6, 2013 5:43 am

U.S. reportedly tells Iran: Strait closing is ‘red line’

The United States relayed a message to Iran that blocking the Strait of Hormuz would be a “red line,” The New York Times reported.

January 13, 2012 1:42 pm

Persian Gulf tensions mount as U.S. engages Israel on Iran

By Ron Kampeas January 2, 2012 8:37 pm

Iran installing new uranium-enrichment centrifuges

By Marcy Oster July 19, 2011 3:44 pm

Iran test-fires missiles that can hit Israel

By Eric Fingerhut September 29, 2009 7:58 pm

Amnesty Int’l Urges Yemen to Protect Its Jews

December 25, 2008 5:00 am

Reaching out to Jews, Bahrain Posits Model for Regional Cooperation

November 21, 2008 5:00 am

Peres Praises Saudi Peace Plan

November 13, 2008 5:00 am

Jewish Leaders Meet Saudi, Bahraini Monarchs

November 12, 2008 5:00 am

Sections

Trending Topics