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
Iran sees strategic advantage, Trump seeks to avoid more war, former Israeli security official says
Avner Vilan said Tehran believes its control of the Strait of Hormuz and ability to survive heavy damage would allow it to keep pressuring the region even after US strikes.
Iran attacks US base in Kuwait, vessel hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime and Trade Operations (UKMTO) center said in a post on X/Twitter that a cargo vessel had been hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman.
The Gulf tried to prosper without choosing sides. Iran is making that impossible - opinion
For years, Israel asked how other countries would respond if missiles were routinely fired at their civilians. The Gulf States are now confronting that question themselves.
Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that Iran, Gulf leaders asked Iran to halt strikes - report
The officials called Trump's statements a desperate attempt to blackmail Gulf state rulers and pressure them with threats.
Iranian regime insider threatens Gulf states, Israel if Tehran's energy infrastructure is attacked
Mohammad Marandi warned on Saturday that critical infrastructure across the Gulf and in Israel could be destroyed, as US officials reportedly raised concerns over missile-defense resources.
Trump announces 'historic' Hamas disarmament deal as US-Iran tensions grow
Board of Peace, White House officials to ‘Post’: Hamas, Palestinian factions agreed to deal’s framework, implementation • ‘Israel skeptical, but not much they can do except see it happen’
‘We won't surrender’: De-escalation won't stop Iranian attacks, Emirati expert says - interview
Emirati political analyst Obaid al-Zaabi said the UAE will not accept Iranian control or tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, citing its economic resilience.
US reportedly hits Iran after days without strikes, Israel will respond to Hezbollah strikes
Iran set to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-fired missiles • IDF bulldozer struck by Hezbollah drone • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful
Iran fires missiles at US bases in Middle East following launches from Iraq towards Saudi Arabia
US, Saudi Arabia launched joint attack on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias • Iran fired missiles at US bases in the region • Netanyahu says Trump meeting was successful
Trump warns Iran of military action, Saudi Arabia intercepts attacks on oil infrastructure sites
Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias • Report: Trump denies claims of munition shortage • IDF shoots down drones near Jordan border
