Gulf States
Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz as tankers move towards Strait
A group of around 20 ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers, was seen moving in the Gulf towards the exit via the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data.
US-Israel war with Iran reshapes global alliances, benefits Russia - opinion
Ukraine downed Iranian drones in Middle East during Iran war, Zelensky claims
Tehran’s greatest blunder - opinion
US-Iran tensions rise as both sides threaten attacks on Gulf energy facilities
Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache amid escalating missile attacks
The ministry said in a statement that continued Iranian attacks would lead to further escalation and have "significant consequences" for current and future relations.
Iran threatens US, Israeli infrastructure over energy strikes
"If the enemy attacks fuel and energy infrastructure, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will be targeted," Iran said.
NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages
A NATO official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the mission amounted to "several hundred" troops.
Gulf states seek to balance diplomacy with deterrence policies as Iran war threatens region
Israeli and US actions against Iran, including strikes on key facilities such as Kharg Island, which hosts a large portion of Iran’s oil exports, have widened the confrontation.
UAE dismantles terror network tied to Hezbollah, Iran amid Gulf tensions, arrests suspects
According to the state news agency, the network was involved in "money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security."
Epic Fury: Moral obligations before declaring war on Iran - opinion
Does a political leader who chooses to go to war have the right to unilaterally put the lives of millions of citizens around the world at risk?
Gulf states at crossroads: Navigating the Iran war’s unwanted reality - opinion
The Gulf states’ ability to preserve stability, maintain strategic flexibility, and avoid being drawn into an escalation will shape the region for years to come.
Iran attacks pushing Gulf's Arab states toward unity, possible action against Tehran - analysis
Iran has sought to escalate incrementally against Gulf countries over the course of the three-week war.
Iran demands compensation from UAE over alleged role in US strikes
In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAE’s decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted "an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility."
