Gulf States
Understanding Arab paradoxical positions in the Iran war - opinion
Arab states avoid direct war with Iran while shaping its outcome, using economic pressure and strategic distance to weaken a regional rival without escalation
After Iran war, attack on Gulf States, will the GCC withdraw from Arab League - analysis
Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes
Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz as tankers move towards Strait
The mullahs’ war: how Iran is destabilizing the Gulf and the Sunni world - opinion
Iranian leaders have long framed their military posture as defensive. Yet the reality unfolding across the Middle East tells a very different story.
Gulf states expel Iranian diplomats as tensions rise over attacks, regional security
In four weeks of conflict, Iran has launched thousands of rockets and drones at the Gulf states, the UAE being the one targeted the most.
Egypt backs Saudi Arabia as Sisi condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states
In the meeting, the leaders discussed the challenges facing the region amid the current clashes with Iran.
US-Iran tensions rise as both sides threaten attacks on Gulf energy facilities
Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache amid escalating missile attacks
The ministry said in a statement that continued Iranian attacks would lead to further escalation and have "significant consequences" for current and future relations.
Iran threatens US, Israeli infrastructure over energy strikes
"If the enemy attacks fuel and energy infrastructure, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will be targeted," Iran said.
NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages
A NATO official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the mission amounted to "several hundred" troops.
Gulf states seek to balance diplomacy with deterrence policies as Iran war threatens region
Israeli and US actions against Iran, including strikes on key facilities such as Kharg Island, which hosts a large portion of Iran’s oil exports, have widened the confrontation.
UAE dismantles terror network tied to Hezbollah, Iran amid Gulf tensions, arrests suspects
According to the state news agency, the network was involved in "money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security."
Epic Fury: Moral obligations before declaring war on Iran - opinion
Does a political leader who chooses to go to war have the right to unilaterally put the lives of millions of citizens around the world at risk?