Gulf
As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz - analysis
"This war will be remembered as Trump's grave strategic miscalculation. One whose consequences reshaped the region in unintended ways," Middle East scholar Fawaz Gerges told Reuters.
Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters
Iran’s aggression forces Gulf states to rethink regional security - opinion
China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Biden on Israel: What’s good for Arab voters in Michigan, bad for Arab rulers in Gulf - analysis
What necessarily fits the Arab voters in the US isn't necessarily what is suitable for Arabian Gulf states.
Red Sea ship hit by drone off coast of Yemen's Aden
The UKMTO said in an advisory note that a ship had been attacked 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden.
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor
Under Kuwait's constitution, the crown prince automatically becomes emir but assumes power only after taking an oath in parliament.
US: Houthis' maritime attacks put international shipping at risk - analysis
It is unclear if the Houthis intended to send a message while purposely missing their target or if the missiles were inaccurate.
Bahraini crown prince condemns Hamas, calls to release hostages
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also said that security would not be realized without a two-state solution, in which he described the United States as "indispensable" in achieving.
Iran adding cruise missiles to frigate in bid to strengthen navy
Iran doesn’t have very many large surface ships capable of performing blue-water naval operations far from base.
Houthi drone strike kills two in Bahrain, ceasefire violations continue
The incident represented a major escalation after more than a year of relative calm in Yemen as peace efforts gained momentum.
Abraham Accords opened Israel to the Middle East's 'most dynamic trading hub'
Dorian Barak discusses the third anniversary of the Accords and how trade has been normalized and blossomed with countries in the region and globally.
US, Saudi Arabia, India discuss possible Middle East rail, port deal
If Saudi Arabia and Israel normalize ties, Israel could be linked into the rail deal.
US hopes F-35s, ships will deter Iran in Gulf region as Iran threats grow - analysis
The US has sent the amphibious warship USS Bataan to the region as well as part of the force deployment necessary to deter Iran.
