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Historic rainstorm sparks floods, derails Dubai airport operations

Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.

Apr 17, 2024

Strait of Hormuz, waterway between Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, map

Iran seizes oil tanker that was recently involved in standoff with U.S.

Iran's navy says it's seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was recently involved in a diplomatic dispute with the U.S., as tension soars in the vital Mideast shipping lanes.

Jan 11, 2024

U.S. sending U.S. carrier strike group, air defense systems to Persian Gulf

The moves come as U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria have seen an increase in attacks by Iran-backed Shia militia groups in recent days.

Oct 21, 2023

U.S., U.K. navies help ship "harassed" by Iranian boats in key waterway

3 Iranian Revolutionary Guard fast-attack boats carrying armed troops approached and "harassed" the merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Navy said.

Jun 5, 2023

U.S. says Iranian forces seize second oil tanker within a week

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard "forced the oil tanker to reverse course and head toward Iranian territorial waters," the U.S. Navy said.

May 3, 2023

Iran airs video of commandos seizing oil tanker bound for Texas

A photograph showed one commando with his fist in the air after apparently taking the vessel.

Apr 28, 2023

Ancient Christian monastery found in UAE could be 1,400 years old

The monastery on Siniyah Island sheds new light on the history of early Christianity along the shores of the Persian Gulf.

Nov 3, 2022

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Brookings think tank places retired general on leave amid FBI probe

The prestigious Brookings Institution has placed its president, retired four-star Marine Gen. John Allen, on administrative leave amid a federal investigation into Allen's foreign lobbying.

Jun 9, 2022

An Emirati ship is seen sinking 30 miles from Assaluyeh in the Persian Gulf

Cargo ship sinks in Persian Gulf off Iran with 30 on board

Rescue efforts were underway in the vital waterway. The Emirati-flagged ship was carrying cars and other cargo to Iraq, an official with a cargo company said.