In a bold display of military preparedness, Iran has conducted high-profile military exercises in the Persian Gulf, simulating attacks on mock U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. These drills, organized by the […]
Iran’s strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most critical oil chokepoint—has long been a cornerstone of its geopolitical influence. In 2025, as tensions with the U.S. escalate following […]
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Oman Sea, is one of the most strategically important chokepoints in the world. Approximately 21 million barrels […]
The Persian Gulf is the body of water bordering Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman. The Persian Gulf covers area of approximately 87,000 square […]
By George Friedman and Cheyenne Ligon The flow of international trade has always been subject to geopolitical risk and conflicts. At all stages of the supply chain, trade inherently faces […]
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration and ClipperData, Inc. From December 23 through January 3, Today in Energy will feature a selection of our favorite articles from 2019. Today’s article was originally published on […]
The Persian Gulf (Persian: خلیج فارس, romanized: xalij-e fârs, lit. ‘Gulf of Fars’, pronounced [xæliːdʒe fɒːɾs]), is a mediterranean sea in Western Asia. The body of water is an extension of the Indian Ocean located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. It is connected to the Gulf of […]
