Rappler's latest stories on Gulf of Oman
[ANALYSIS] Is Duterte ready to handle a looming Middle East crisis?
The attack on two cargo ships in the Gulf of Oman on June 13 poses a grave problem for President Duterte, as the country risks getting entangled in a larger power play that could result in a major regional conflict
Iran 'categorically rejects' U.S. tanker attack allegations
'Accusations levelled against Iran's armed forces and the published film with regards to the incident [that] happened to the vessels...are unsubstantiated,' says Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami
Saudi urges world powers to secure waterways after twin attacks
Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih has also urged world powers to cooperate on keeping shipping lanes open for oil and other energy supplies
Iraq looking at options in case Gulf oil route cut – spokesman
Lawmakers have also called for an emergency session with Iraq's ministers of oil, trade, planning and transport to 'prepare to confront the possible dangers'
Iran hints U.S. could be behind 'suspicious' tanker attacks
Iran's Ali Larijani says the attacks 'seem to complement the economic sanctions against Iran considering that (the US) has not achieved any results from them'
British envoy denies Iran summons over tanker attacks claim
'I asked for an urgent meeting with the Foreign Ministry yesterday and it was granted. No 'summons',' says Britain's ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire
2 tankers catch fire after suspected Gulf of Oman attacks
The mystery incident comes amid spiralling tensions between Tehran and Washington, which has pointed the finger at Iran over tanker attacks in May
Iran conducts naval exercise in Gulf – U.S. official
The timing of the exercise is unusual, as it appears to be similar in scale and nature to a drill that ordinarily happens later in the autumn
