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Yemeni government urges UNSC action as Houthis advance toward Bab al-Mandab
Saudi Arabia accused the Houthis of seeking to “choke the straits” and hold the global economy hostage, while the US and UK called for pressure on Iran over its support for the group.
On This Day: Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign Abraham Accords in notable Arab normalization agreement
No signed Hormuz deal expected yet from Oman, Gulf States meeting on Monday, Iranian official says
25 ViZionaries: Amjad Taha - No. 10
Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis
The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.
Trump says Iran striking Gulf neighbors was 'very good thing,' Israel would be gone without him
"Everybody was shocked. I was surprised. I thought it was a very good thing because they lost all of the support they had," Trump said.
US-allied Gulf States increasingly frustrated with Trump's Iran approach - report
Due to growing frustration with the Trump administration’s handling of Iran, they may be considering exploring new arrangements, according to the report.
USS Abraham Lincoln's supply issues stem from Iran's Bahrain naval base attacks - report
Concerns regard the ship's crew amid reports that several have attempted to jump off the aircraft carrier, facing deteriorating mental health, as well as hygiene and safety issues.
Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
"A lot of the necessities, and I'm talking food, that these Gulf nations require - Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia - comes in by boat," and flying in goods is causing prices to rise.
How war with Iran brought Israel closer to its Middle East neighbors - analysis
Israel-Lebanon negotiations, a possible Syrian security arrangement, and renewed Bahrain-Israel engagement point to diplomatic movement - but analysts disagree over the durability of potential deals.
'We have special forces protection': Netanyahu tells Hannity he's not afraid of ICC arrest warrants
Netanyahu downplayed the risk of countries enforcing ICC arrest warrants placed on him, implying that IDF Special Forces would protect or rescue him.
UK Supreme Court rejects Bahrain immunity claim in dissidents’ spyware lawsuit
Britain’s Supreme Court ruled that Bahrain cannot use state immunity to block a lawsuit by two dissidents who allege the kingdom hacked their laptops with FinSpy surveillance software.
Herzog calls Bahrain 'important partner in shaping Middle East future' during phone call with king
Bahrain has come under several Iranian missile and drone attacks in recent weeks, with Bahraini residents telling N12 News on July 19 that Israel should renew strikes against Iran over the attacks.
Now is time for Israel, US to support Gulf states in confronting Iran - editorial
Gulf states are increasingly confronting Iran directly. Israel and the US should help transform that cooperation into a formal regional defense alliance.
