Gulf States
The moment for a Saudi peace initiative has arrived, but on new terms - opinion
As the region’s most influential Arab and Muslim state, Saudi Arabia's choices will shape the trajectory of normalization far beyond its own borders.
Kuwait declares two Iran diplomats persona non grata after Islamic Republic strikes airport
As Israel inches closer to elections, will the region see a silver lining, or concern? - analysis
Iran war means larger Israeli influence among Arab states, top defense sources say
Even with Gulf on edge, negotiations stalling, experts say peace with Israel 'possible' - analysis
Faisal J. Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, noted that peace is possible with Israel but that the country “needs to embrace a two-state solution.”
Rockets fired from Lebanon as IDF begins ground ops. beyond Yellow Line
Netanyahu calls US President Trump • Board of Peace blames breakdown of ceasefire in Gaza on Hamas’s refusal to disarm • Israeli official tells 'Post' Khamenei 'difficult to reach'
From the Abraham Accords to the Abraham Alliance - opinion
History will not remember the diplomats who managed decline. It will remember the leaders who built the future.
Trump demands Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal
"By copy of this TRUTH, I am asking my Representatives to begin, and successfully complete, the process of signing these Countries into the already Historic Abraham Accords," said Trump.
Gulf states couldn't bear cost of another war, pressure Trump to avoid attacking Iran - analysis
The Gulf countries, meanwhile, understood that they would bear much of the immediate cost of restarting the war against the Islamic regime.
Control over Strait of Hormuz is ‘lifeline’ for the regime, experts tell ‘Post’
The Islamic Republic’s financial woes have already led to significant internal unrest, igniting the violently suppressed January protests.
Trump hits pause: War with Iran is not yet on the table - comment
As tensions rise in the Middle East, Trump holds off on striking Iran, balancing Gulf pressures, oil prices, and looming midterm elections.
Iran could launch surprise attack against Gulf States, Israel, say officials
Warnings of a potential surprise Iranian attack on Gulf States and Israel come as US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disagree on how to proceed with Tehran.
Why did Gulf states ask Trump to hold off on Iran strikes? - analysis
According to regional analysts, Gulf leaders fear that even a limited American strike on Iranian energy or military infrastructure could provoke retaliatory attacks targeting vital infrastructure.
Trump was 'an hour away' from a decision on Iran before being called to wait
US President Trump said that he was "an hour away" from making the decision to attack Iran today before several Middle Eastern governments called to ask him to wait several days for negotiations.
