Pete Hegseth has faced significant backlash for referring to the Persian Gulf as the 'Arabian Gulf'.

On February 28, a new chapter began for the Gulf petro-monarchies, now mourning the loss of a bygone regional order.

With war spreading rapidly across much of the Middle East over the past week, global attention has focused largely on Iran and the Arabian Gulf, RTÉ Clarity looks at what's been happening near the Irish UNIFIL zone.

Iran reportedly prevented two US Navy destroyers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz during ongoing negotiations, despite US Central Command data indicating their presence and operations in the Arabian Gulf.

An official has warned that ongoing conflict poses a significant threat to the delicate ecosystems of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. This expands on previous concerns about the potential disruption of migratory bird routes in the Arabian Gulf due to a US-Israel-Iran war.

Alumil's stock dropped over 7% on the Greek stock market, attributed to the company's significant exposure to the Middle East and Arabian Gulf regions, particularly in light of tensions between Israel and Iran.

Three ships carrying 120,000 metric tons of diesel and 60,000 metric tons of jet fuel destined for Ethiopia are reportedly stranded in the Arabian Gulf. Meanwhile, a separate ship carrying 34,000 tons of diesel from Malaysia has arrived at Chittagong Port in Bangladesh.

The British Royal Navy, historically present in the Arabian Gulf for decades, is currently only on 'stand-by' due to a lack of ships available to assist in the region.