Persian Gulf

For a mariner, the question “Where is the Persian Gulf?” is never merely a geographical inquiry. It is the first step in planning a voyage to one of the world’s […]

Nestled between the rugged southern coastline of Iran and the mountainous Musandam Peninsula of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is far more than a narrow body of water. It is […]

West of Asia—often referred to as Western Asia or the Middle East (a name from the colonial era)—together with the Persian Gulf region, occupies a unique place in world history. […]

Human civilization did not emerge randomly. It arose where geography, water, climate, and connectivity aligned to support sustained settlement, agricultural surplus, trade, and cultural exchange. Few regions illustrate this better […]

Where Ancient Maritime Civilizations Meet Modern Coastal Landscapes The Persian Gulf is one of the world’s most historically significant and strategically important seas. Long before the age of modern ports […]

Giants of a Shallow but Remarkably Productive Sea At first glance, the Persian Gulf may appear too shallow, warm, and enclosed to host large marine animals. Yet this semi-enclosed sea […]

From Iranian Highlands to Arabian Deserts: Terrestrial Wildlife of a Harsh Landscape The Persian Gulf region spans far more than coastal deserts. Its northern shores extend into the Iranian Plateau, […]

A Comprehensive Overview of the World’s Most Concentrated Offshore Energy Region The Persian Gulf hosts the densest concentration of offshore oil and gas infrastructure on Earth. Its shallow waters, enormous […]

Sanctions as a Structural Force in the Global Economy Over the past decade, U.S. sanctions have evolved from a targeted foreign-policy instrument into a systemic force shaping global trade, energy […]

The Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman form the most critical maritime energy corridor in the world. Roughly one-fifth of globally traded crude oil and a significant […]