A suspected oil spill covering dozens of square kilometres of sea near Iran's main oil ​hub of Kharg Island has been seen on satellite imagery ‌this week.
The likely spill - appearing on images as a grey and white slick - covered waters to the west of the 8-kilometre (5-mile) long island, pictures from Copernicus’s ​Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 satellites showed on May 6-8.

Satellites Track Suspected Oil Spill Near Iran's Kharg Island Export Hub

A projectile strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant has killed one security personnel and damaged an auxiliary building, while the main reactor remains unaffected. Bushehr, Iran’s first commercial nuclear facility on the Persian Gulf, has now seen multiple incidents in recent weeks. The attack comes amid rising US-Iran tensions, with Iranian forces warning of strong retaliation and tightening security around the sensitive site.


US-Iran War: Iran Informs IAEA About 4th Attack on Bushehr Nuclear Plant

Ebrahim Zolfaqari, brigadier general and spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said the Army has been waiting to prove that aggression and occupation will result in nothing but humiliating captivity, dismemberment, and disappearance of aggressors.

‘US troops will be good food for Persian Gulf sharks’: Iran again warns against ground assault

The price of oil and natural gas soared, as escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf caused long-term damage to major energy facilities. The third week of the war is already reshaping the global energy market for years to come.
Qatar said Iran strike damage to its key gas plant will take years to repair.

Historic Divergence: Oil Prices Across Regions

The Indian Navy has deployed warships near the Persian Gulf amid escalating tensions in West Asia, as the US‑Iran conflict intensifies. Officials say the deployment aims to protect India’s strategic interests, shipping routes, and energy supply lines.


Two India-Bound Navy Vessels Cross the Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Indian Navy Warships Deploy Near Persian Gulf Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The United States has carried out strikes on military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key strategic location in the Persian Gulf and a major hub for Iranian oil exports. US President Donald Trump said American forces destroyed military installations on the island while deliberately avoiding oil infrastructure.

Kharg Island handles the majority of Iran’s crude exports and lies close to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Trump also warned that oil facilities could be targeted if shipping through the strait is disrupted.

Meanwhile, two Indian vessels are expected to cross the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the continued risks to commercial shipping as the conflict disrupts maritime traffic in the Gulf. The strait normally carries a significant share of the world’s oil shipments, making any disruption a major global concern.

US Bombs Kharg Island: Iranian Media Provides Detail of Attack 

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran against planting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes. Trump said any attempt to disrupt oil flows through the waterway would trigger severe consequences from the United States.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, with nearly 20% of global oil shipments passing through the narrow corridor connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.

US-Iran War: Trump Warns Iran Against Mining in Strait of Hormuz

The escalating Iran war is now threatening some of the world’s most critical oil and gas infrastructure across the persian gulf.


US-Israel War With Iran: War Puts World’s Energy Lifelines at Risk 

Despite the presence of advanced stealth aircraft, the F-16 Fighting Falcon continues to play a central operational role due to its balance of performance and cost efficiency.

F‑16s return to the Gulf: Why Trump chose these low‑cost fighter jets to send a high‑stakes message to Iran amid nuclear talks

The USS Abraham Lincoln has deployed near Iran with a massive strike group featuring Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and F-35C stealth fighters. Armed with Tomahawk missiles and supported by electronic warfare jets, the fleet presents a "ready to fire" force.

Fighter jet strike soon? As the US deploys its warships and destroyers near Iran

Iranian authorities recently unveiled a mural bearing the slogan, “If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind,” sending a direct message to the United States against any military action. The warning comes as the USS Abraham Lincoln moves toward the region.

Why the Iran-bound USS Abraham Lincoln ranks among the greatest US Navy aircraft carriers ever built?

Iran uses asymmetric tactics like missile swarms, drones, and mines to threaten Persian Gulf shipping. These capabilities allow them to disrupt vital global oil routes effectively.

Missiles or drones?: How Iran could target ships in the Persian Gulf

Iran's supersonic anti-ship missiles and swarm tactics pose a severe threat to US naval dominance in the narrow Strait of Hormuz, risking a global energy crisis if tensions boil over.

'US vs Iran': Can Iran control the Persian Gulf with anti-ship missiles?

Before 1979, Iran was Washington's closest ally in the Persian Gulf. The Islamic Revolution dismantled this relationship overnight, replacing a pro-Western monarchy with a theocratic republic that viewed the US as the “Great Satan”

'From allies to enemies': How the 1979 Iranian Revolution shattered U.S.-Iran relations

On 19 October 1987, the US Navy launched Operation Nimble Archer, a military attack on two Iranian oil platforms in the Persian Gulf. This was a direct retaliation for an Iranian missile strike on a US-flagged oil tanker days earlier, marking a significant escalation during the Iran-Iraq War.

‘U.S. bombed Iran in 1987’: Why the U.S. Navy destroyed Iranian oil facilities

West Asian waters continue to be fraught with danger. Iran has released a video showing the United States' aircraft carrier being forced to leave Persian Gulf on December 14th. This comes after an Iranian drone flew dangerously close to US Aircraft carrier D. Eisenhower a day prior. Washington has dubbed Iran's action as provocative and unprofessional.

IRGC: US Warship forced to leave Strait of Hormuz

Iran is holding its annual Air Force drill, the exercise is significant this time as it comes in the backdrop of US fighter planes flying into the region to deter Iran from seizing US commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf area.

Iran counters US presence in the region

Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022

Tit-for-tat: Iran flares tensions after seizing two Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf

Iran's recently concluded war games in the Persian gulf have sparked fears of an escalating conflict between Israel, Iran. Iran launched 16 ballistic missiles on Friday at the end of its 5-day military drills.

Iran's recently concluded war games in the Persian gulf sparks fears of escalating tension with Iran

The United Arab Emirates has suspended talks on a $23 billion deal to purchase American-made F-35 planes in a rare dispute between Washington and a key US ally in the Persian Gulf.

UAE suspends discussions on $23 billion weapons deal with US

Iran claims to have established multiple underground missile cities along the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Naval Commander has called these missile cities as a nightmare for Iran enemies.

WION Dispatch: Iran Navy Chief makes massive claim, Iran missile cities nightmare for Iran enemies

Iran claims to have built multiple underground 'missile cities' along Persian Gulf

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