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
Indian businesses invest billions in GCC
Experts disagree on the extent to which the Indian investments benefit the local economies
Middle East, Iranian media raise anger over Israeli 'crimes' on Temple Mount
A long list of condemnations and negative reports have emphasized the growing anger in the region at Israel over the Jerusalem tensions.
Will Gulf countries support the Syria-Turkey reconciliation? - analysis
Qatar, like Turkey, has backed the Syrian rebels and would not want to be seen to be selling them out. But it is also close to Iran as well as a strategic US partner.
Saudi, Iranian FMs to meet, discuss reopening embassies -Saudi state news
Earlier this month, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to re-establish relations.
Iraq’s former PM played key role in Iran-Saudi ties - analysis
Iraq’s role as a broker is also important and may show how Iraq can continue to work with both the Gulf, Iran, the US and other countries in the region.
What are the implications and challenges of the Syrian regime making inroads in the Gulf?
Syria's Assad is making outreach to Turkey via Moscow now that it knows China and Moscow can't help to rebuild Syria fast enough.
Iran attacks ship owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer - report
Both US military officers and Iranian officials confirmed several Iranian drones and vessels attacked the ship.
US, Gulf allies worried about Iranian drones, missiles - Pentagon
One of the biggest dangers of Iranian drones is how they are proliferated to various non-state actors throughout the Middle East.
Iran to expand shipbuilding operation as part of navy bulk up
The Iranian media report about the investment in shipbuilding was short, yet it indicates the interest that Irani has in the region.
Gulf’s investments in Egypt keep its economy afloat and provide benefits in return
Real estate is a “classic investment sector” for companies and sovereign funds from the countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council since they guarantee a return.
