| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Eastern city on a namesake gulf | ||
| Port city on the Arabian Peninsula | USA Today | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Port city built on a crater of an ancient volcano | ||
| Port city built on a crater of an ancient volcano | New York Times | 19 Oct 2019 |
| Where the U.S.S. Cole was attacked in 2000 | New York Times | 02 Jan 2016 |
| Where the U.S.S. Cole was attacked in 2000 |