Persian Gulf

The Persian Gulf is a sea inlet of the Indian Ocean located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, serving as a critical maritime route for global oil and trade.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its strategic role in new trade routes, remittance links, and potential peace deals affecting global shipping.

Latest on Persian Gulf

• Afghanistan opens potential China trade route to Persian Gulf
• Pakistan eyes cheaper, faster Persian Gulf remittance with Arab Buna link
• Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts Persian Gulf ordeal
• A peace deal in the Persian Gulf could signal a return of global shipping to the Suez Canal
• How bitter Persian Gulf rivals can make peace the Asean way
• Iran war puts $124 billion Persian Gulf remittance lifeline at risk
• if peace descends over the Persian Gulf
• Wave of Persian Gulf oil set to leave Asian refiners swamped

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