Gulf States
What are Iran's options to escalate further in face of US economic threats? - explainer
Iranian attacks and threats to shipping have already stopped most traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, largely shutting down a waterway that once carried around a fifth of global energy.
US weighs scaling back Middle East military presence after months of Iranian attacks - report
UAE gives all-clear after air defenses detect Iranian missile, Tehran denies attack
Saudi Arabia tightens regulations on money flow to UAE, in latest sign of deepening rift
Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal, EU agency warns
Short-term violations of the US-Iran ceasefire remain possible, in particular in and around the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring airspace, the agency said.
Rubio lands in Gulf to sell Trump's $300 billion Iran peace deal to wary allies
Arriving in Abu Dhabi late on Tuesday for a three-day Gulf trip, Rubio is undertaking his first high-level diplomatic mission on the agreement reached last week to end the four-month-old war.
Trump, Rubio praise Iran deal progress, 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'
As US-Lebanon talks continue in Washington, Rubio noted that "the future of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people through their sovereign, elected government."
Rubio heads to Gulf to sell Iran deal amid regional concerns
Gulf Arab leaders are expected to press Marco Rubio over a draft Iran agreement they fear could reshape regional security and boost Tehran’s power.
UN claims Israel targeted Gazan children, Israel-Lebanon talks begin in DC
Oman announces temporary maritime corridor • Lebanon floats returning lost IAF pilot Ron Arad in Lebanese prisoner exchange • Iran says only it will control unfrozen assets
Majority see MoU as Iran win, Israel security loss; Lebanon ceasefire prompts IDF doctrine rethink
Ghalibaf, Araghchi leave for Oman, will discuss Hormuz • Majority of Israelis see MoU as win for Iran, loss for Israel's security • Lebanon ceasefire shows need for IDF rethink on slow war doctrine
First round of US-Iran talks conclude, five IDF soldiers killed in two days
Trump insists US-Iran MoU qualifies as Tehran's 'unconditional surrender' • Israel will not withdraw troops from southern Lebanon ahead of negotiations, official tells 'Post'
JD Vance emerges as central figure in Iran nuclear talks amid regional recalibration - analysis
JD Vance has emerged as a key figure in Iran peace talks as a perceived “closer” for the Trump administration, with his isolationist stance shaping US strategy and regional views.
One soldier dead from Hezbollah’s overnight attacks, US-Iran talks delayed
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, IDF to remain in Lebanon for now • Marco Rubio to visit Gulf states next week • US responsible for ending war on all fronts, including Lebanon, Iran's FM says
Gulf states hesitant to fund $300b. Iran reconstruction, worried of reinforcing regional rival
While Gulf states were likely relieved by what they see as a “tactical pause,” there is an obvious fear that the financial terms of the agreement would allow Iran to further destabilize the region.
