The Persian Gulf conflict once again has focused our attention on oil spills. The terrible spills off Saudi Arabia are vastly different in origin and size from those that have occurred near our own ...

1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil into the Persian Gulf. 2. April 20, 2010 – An explosion occurs on board the BP-contracted ...

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) – Sand dunes and a rock barrier built to help contain the 2010 Gulf oil spill are being watched for their effectiveness in shielding this fragile coastline from Isaac.

With the coastal cleanup apparently downshifting and BP in the final stages of preparing for a static kill operation to help close the well, we may all soon need something new to obsess/post about.

His suggestion to call the body of water the “Arabian Gulf” has apparently done the impossible: Unite Iranians. By Farnaz Fassihi President Trump has floated changing the name of the Persian Gulf to ...