Mar 19, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Navy, preparing for a showdown with Iran, has
been ordered to send additional surface vessels to the Gulf.

Mar 23, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates intends to construct a
liquefied natural gas for imports.

Mar 28, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Oman has been deemed the latest venue in Iran's
campaign to smuggle goods banned by international sanctions.

Apr 22, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- In the first such threat, Iran said it would stop
unauthorized ships in the Strait of Hormuz.