Glide over Hormuz Island, Iran’s “Rainbow Island,” where vivid red beaches, colorful mineral-rich cliffs, and surreal rock ...

TEHRAN—Persian Gulf is the warmest body of water in the world. In spite of its salty water, there are 200 freshwater springs ...

While viewers' imagination spun a flurry of bizarre tales, the science behind this blood rain lies in a chemical.

Scientists reveal reason behind ‘blood rain’ that turned Iran’s shoreline crimson Vishwam Sankaran March 18, 2025 A woman walks along the beach on Hormuz Island (AFP via Getty) ...

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global energy flows, accounting for about 25% of global seaborne oil shipments and about 20% of liquified natural gas flows.

Oil prices eased off a 5-month high as expectations Iran won't close the Strait of Hormuz for now. But this may still change, they warned.