Top Stories 2020: International Naval Operations December 30, 2020 12:03 PM This post is part of a series of stories looking back at the top naval news from 2020. Like the…
VIDEO: Iran Inducts New Special Operations Ship November 19, 2020 3:36 PM - Updated: November 19, 2020 5:04 PM Emblazoned with the pennant number “1” in on its superstructure, Shahid Roudaki joined the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN)…
Iranian Spy Ship Commands Strategic Position on Vital Oil Route October 26, 2020 6:13 PM The Red Sea forms a physical and geopolitical choke point on much of the world’s trade. At its northern end…
Russian Navy Seen Escorting Iranian Tankers Bound for Syria October 21, 2020 11:22 AM - Updated: October 21, 2020 12:04 PM Last week, the Iranian-flagged oil tanker Samah entered the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal. After a few miles, the…
Report on Armed Conflict in Syria and U.S. Response July 28, 2020 6:52 AM The following is the July 27, 2020, Congressional Research Service report, Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response.…
U.S. Could Do More to Deter Iran Gray Zone Strategy, Experts Say April 23, 2020 5:10 PM When American administrations develop a deterrence strategy for Iran in the Middle East, a model to follow could be how…
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Muting Turkey’s Attacks in Syria October 10, 2019 6:05 PM A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill Wednesday that would impose economic sanctions on Ankara for its military incursion…
Marine Who Led ISIS Fight Says Threat Still Remains September 11, 2019 1:48 PM - Updated: September 12, 2019 7:55 AM ISIS might have lost control of its last territorial stronghold in March, but the retired Marine Corps general who led…
Panel: Russia Will Reap Benefits from Iranian Oil Crackdown May 1, 2019 1:22 PM Vladimir Putin could turn out to be the big winner economically and diplomatically if the United States sticks to its…
Report to Congress on Armed Conflict in Syria March 26, 2019 9:17 AM The following is the March 25, 2019 Congressional Research Service Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response.…