Gulf
Trump defends Iran MoU after Republican-led Senate votes to curb war powers
UN inquiry accuses Israel of genocide as talks begin with Lebanon in Washington • S. Korean ships leave Strait of Hormuz • Trump, IAEA claims Iran agreed to inspection of nuclear facilities •
UN claims Israel targeted Gazan children, Israel-Lebanon talks begin in DC
Majority see MoU as Iran win, Israel security loss; Lebanon ceasefire prompts IDF doctrine rethink
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say
Taking a page from Iran's playbook, US uses ship-to-ship transfers to smuggle oil out of Gulf
The extent of the ship-to-ship transfers, how they work, and the Apache’s role in the operation have not been previously reported.
Shippers remain cautious on Strait of Hormuz transit after US, Iran agree on deal
Shippers have welcomed the news of the deal but are still waiting for more details, including mine clearance in the strait.
Israel's bomb shelter crisis: When sirens sound, millions of Israelis have nowhere safe to go
Safe rooms save lives, but millions of Israelis remain without access to proper protection when sirens sound.
As Iran weakens, Gulf states are looking beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
The big question in the Gulf is whether Iran will continue to carry out missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries. This includes threats to all the countries Iran has hit.
As Iran grows more confident, Pakistan is still pushing for a deal - analysis
These talks have gone on for two months. Pakistan has continued to stay the course in terms of trying to be optimistic that a deal is within reach.
US to make Iranian assets available for repairs in Gulf states that were damaged in Iranian attacks
This after US Treasury Secretary Bessent directed a team to assess conditions among Gulf allies, assessing costs for damage inflicted by Iran.
Gulf states and Netanyahu: Shifting dynamics in Washington’s corridors - opinion
Gulf leaders are using their growing influence in Washington to press President Trump away from Netanyahu’s war footing and toward a regional settlement tied to the Palestinian issue.
Iran's escalation against Gulf states raises concerns it feels safe attacking neighbors - analysis
Iran claimed this is “conducted in response to a series of US military attacks.”
US pushing Oman to break ties with Iran, sees neutrality as threat - report
The report comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it joined Iran's planned tolling of the Strait of Hormuz.
Cargo vessel struck by drone attack in Gulf, Iraqi officials say
Two explosions struck a cargo vessel near Iraq’s Umm Qasr, with officials saying one was caused by a drone attack.
