Iran should be made to pay the price Though broadcasting weakness, Tehran’s attack on an Israeli-linked vessel was a severe act of terrorism, undermining global freedom of navigation in a strategically vital region. Eliezer Marom Feb. 20, 2023
Armed drone hits oil tanker operated by Israeli-owned firm near Oman The Pacific Zircon was “struck by a projectile” around 150 miles off the coast of Oman, says Eastern Pacific Shipping, which is owned by Israeli magnate Idan Ofer. Nov. 16, 2022
The West must counter Iran’s maritime terrorism There’s no doubt that this crisis with Tehran necessitates an international response. Eliezer Marom Aug. 5, 2021
Report: Attempted Iranian hijacking in Gulf of Oman thwarted by vessel’s crew The crew of the “Asphalt Princess” disabled the engines after the ship was boarded by Iranian gunmen, preventing it from being diverted to the Islamic Republic. Aug. 5, 2021
Israel and Iran: Shadow war no more? Are we at the point where the sides take off their masks and the conflict between them moves into the open, and if so, what should Israel’s next steps be? Shaul Horev and Benny Spanier Aug. 4, 2021
Iran opens first oil terminal in Gulf of Oman, avoiding Strait of Hormuz “This new crude export terminal shows the failure of Washington's sanctions on Iran,” said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. July 22, 2021
Iran’s largest warship sinks in Gulf of Oman; crew reported safe The “IRIS Kharg” went down near the Strait of Hormuz after a fire broke out during a training exercise, according to Iranian media. June 2, 2021
The attack on the ‘MV Helios Ray’ Isolated incident or new campaign? The Iranian attack in the Gulf of Oman has sparked an important debate within Israel’s defense establishment. Yoav Limor March 10, 2021
Arab news outlet releases ‘Iranian drone footage’ of Israeli cargo ship after attack Holes in the ship’s hull “were not caused by an external attack, but elements from inside the ship itself,” claims pro-Hezbollah media. March 8, 2021
