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Gulf countries weigh next steps after Iran war amid Rubio visit to Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE
Rubio was in the UAE and then Kuwait. The visits to Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE are important, as these countries were attacked by Iran during the latest conflict.
The Iran deal makes Israel’s next election so critical - opinion
Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis
Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal, EU agency warns
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.
Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states
In a joint statement, eight Arab countries condemned Israel's actions at Jerusalem's holy sites, calling them "provocations" and violations of international law.
Qatar facing 'strategic shock' in energy, influence crisis in wake of Iran war
During the war, Qatar faced around 700 Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting US bases on its territory. Although no civilian casualties were reported, its economy faced devastating impacts.
US 'more coordinated' with China amid Hormuz struggle than people assume, fmr. Navy chief says
He also said Iran’s longstanding claim that it controls the Strait of Hormuz is being challenged by American military superiority in the area.
Qatar warns 'full-fledged' Iran war impact about to hit global economy
At an IMF discussion in Washington, Qatari Finance Minister Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari warned that the world will soon face huge economic ramifications resulting from the war with Iran.
Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says
Airline pilots express widespread safety concerns flying in the Middle East during the Iran conflict, fearing retribution from airlines for refusing high-risk assignments.
Editor's Notes: Why Americans turned to Al Jazeera instead of CNN or Fox during Iran war - comment
Qatar now funds the most-watched English-language news channel covering the Middle East. And it got there because the West stopped showing up.
Iran-backed Iraqi militias launch drone attacks near diplomatic facility, Baghdad Airport
The embassy urged US citizens in Iraq to leave as soon as possible, noting that future attacks from Iran-backed Iraqi militias are possible.
Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law
Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the "urgent need to refrain from measures" that risk further inflaming tensions on the ground.
Drone attack sparks fire at Kuwaiti Airport, tanker off Qatar hit as Iran strikes Gulf states
Iran also launched attacks against Qatar and Bahrain in its latest attacks against the Gulf States.
