Gulf States
Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the Gulf last week as part of his efforts to shore up support for Damascus across the Middle East and Europe amid rising regional tensions.
Understanding Arab paradoxical positions in the Iran war - opinion
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
Araghchi denies Iran targets civilians, ready to form regional committee to probe strikes - report
Addressing Iran's overnight strikes targeting Citibank in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, Araghchi stated in the interview that they were retaliation for the recent attack on Iran's Bank Sepah.
Middle East’s future may be decided in the Horn of Africa - opinion
The Red Sea is becoming the center of global power.
Israel’s recent strikes reveal a new Middle East security order - opinion
Israel moves from the coalition’s edge to its center, reshaping the Middle East’s strategic balance.
Shi’ite cells in Gulf states are cooperating with Iran, leaking data, coordinates to IRGC
The clearest evidence of the presence of IRGC agents within some Gulf states is the filming of drone or missile strikes on their targets, even before the actual attack.
Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq
The attack came after a missile was intercepted on its way to Doha, Qatar, on Friday night, with the country evacuating certain areas as a precautionary measure.
National Security Council issues warning for Israelis in UAE amid Iranian threat
The advisory, which urged Israelis to refrain from participating in events and gatherings linked to Israel, comes as Iranian forces are believed to be intent on targeting Israelis in the Gulf region.
After Iran - from Abraham Accords to Abraham Security alliance - opinion
The future of the Middle East depends on whether leaders recognize the magnitude of the current strategic moment.
Iran’s missile fire rate has collapsed by 92%: What comes next? - analysis
A data-driven comparison of Iranian ballistic missile and drone operations across Operation Rising Lion and Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury from March 9 with scenario modelling through March 23
Iran's tactical blunder: Strikes on third-party states give the US, Israel more allies - opinion
By attacking states that were not direct participants in planning or carrying out the February 28 strike, Tehran has pushed them toward tighter alignment with the US and Israel.
How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business
The affected markets range from the aviation industry to chip manufacturing and even the fashion world.
