Iran unveils new missile-armed fast attack boat: What to know The boats are the latest addition to Iran’s "mosquito fleet," a fleet of high-speed attack craft operated by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran
Explainer Turkey warns Greece, Cyprus not to engage in arms race: What to know Ankara is alarmed by Greece's military modernization, Cyprus’ shift to Western arms and expanding Greece-Cyprus-Israel defense ties. Turkey
Egypt, Turkey push energy ties in Azerbaijan talks amid Hormuz crisis Egypt and Turkey are moving to deepen energy cooperation as Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts Gulf energy flows, increasing the significance of Eastern Mediterranean energy infrastructure. Turkey
UAE eyes first multifuel pipeline as Hormuz crisis drags on State-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is considering building a refined oil products pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. United Arab Emirates
Analysis A draft maritime law and strategic rivalry: Why Greece is watching Turkey closely By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
White House calls Iranian report on Hormuz, MOU 'complete fabrication' By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Will Israel's Netanyahu upend Lebanon gas deal, Iran policy? Now that the election is over, victor Benjamin Netanyahu will find it hard to keep some of his promises. Israel
Israel, Lebanon ink maritime border deal Delegations from Israel, Lebanon, the United States, the United Nations and France gathered in Naqoura, Lebanon, to make the agreement on the Israeli-Lebanese maritime border official. Israel
Israel pushes aquaculture cooperation in answer to global food security Israel’s Agriculture Minister Oded Forer talks with Al-Monitor about the first-ever international summit on food grown in the sea and the desert, held this week in Eilat. Israel
Iran renews ban on sturgeon fishing The endangered fish is used to make caviar. Israel also has a strong caviar export industry. Iran
Israeli PM acknowledges role of Biden, Macron in Lebanon maritime deal Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid confirmed this evening publications in France over the significant role played by French President Emmanuel Macron in reaching the maritime agreement with Lebanon. Israel
Israel moves ahead on maritime agreement with Lebanon A maritime boundary agreement with Lebanon is finally headed for a likely approval vote in Israel. Israel
US touts 'historic breakthrough' on Israel-Lebanon maritime border President Joe Biden called on Lebanon and Israel to now implement the agreement over their long-disputed maritime border. Lebanon
In win for Lapid, Israel hails imminent maritime agreement with Lebanon Despite threats from Hezbollah, and despite harsh criticism from opposition chief Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Yair Lapid hopes for the government to soon approve the maritime border agreement with Lebanon. Israel
After collapse of Lebanon maritime deal, Israel fears Hezbollah attack Pressured by opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu, and concerned over Hezbollah attacking, Prime Minister Yair Lapid announced Israel will not negotiate its maritime border with Lebanon under threats. Israel
Turkey's energy deal in Libya fans regional rivalries Turkey is likely to face stronger headwinds in the eastern Mediterranean after signing a controversial energy exploration deal with Libya’s interim government. Turkey
IDF forces on alert as maritime agreement with Lebanon crumbles Israel has rejected the changes Beirut has demanded to the draft maritime border agreement and now fears tensions could escalate on its northern border. Israel
Netanyahu attacks US over Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal In his efforts to win the Nov. 1 elections, opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to torpedo the American-mediated agreement between Israel and Lebanon on maritime border demarcation and to attack the Biden administration. Israel
