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
Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise means Iran’s revolution is far from over - opinion
Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment suggests Iran’s theocratic regime will pursue the same revolutionary path.
Delta, United Airlines cancel Israel flights through June as foreign carriers extend suspensions
At present, foreign airlines cannot land at Ben Gurion Airport because of a NOTAM from the Israel Civil Aviation Authority, which severely restricts activity in Israeli airspace.
War tests India-Israel-Gulf ties but may deepen economic integration
The UAE-India free trade deal, the Israel-UAE agreement that followed the Abraham Accords, and the EU-India pact signed in January have opened new commercial routes across the region.
Iranian war ripples across Arab states as Jordan intercepts missiles, Egypt feels economic shock
Jordan and Saudi Arabia confront direct security threats while Egypt faces financial pressure from disrupted trade, tourism, and energy markets.
Hamas sends secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei, mocks Gulf states, refuses disarmament
The secret letter follows a more public statement made by Hamas on Saturday, in which the terrorist group urged Iran not to target neighboring Gulf countries.
Gulf states hesitate on response to Iran after regime launches more than 2,000 missiles and drones
Sources from Gulf states who spoke to the Post said that one reason those countries have not launched an attack is their concern about the “day after.”
Araghchi denies Iran targets civilians, ready to form regional committee to probe strikes - report
Addressing Iran's overnight strikes targeting Citibank in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, Araghchi stated in the interview that they were retaliation for the recent attack on Iran's Bank Sepah.
Middle East’s future may be decided in the Horn of Africa - opinion
The Red Sea is becoming the center of global power.
Israel’s recent strikes reveal a new Middle East security order - opinion
Israel moves from the coalition’s edge to its center, reshaping the Middle East’s strategic balance.
Shi’ite cells in Gulf states are cooperating with Iran, leaking data, coordinates to IRGC
The clearest evidence of the presence of IRGC agents within some Gulf states is the filming of drone or missile strikes on their targets, even before the actual attack.
