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
Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq
The attack came after a missile was intercepted on its way to Doha, Qatar, on Friday night, with the country evacuating certain areas as a precautionary measure.
National Security Council issues warning for Israelis in UAE amid Iranian threat
The advisory, which urged Israelis to refrain from participating in events and gatherings linked to Israel, comes as Iranian forces are believed to be intent on targeting Israelis in the Gulf region.
After Iran - from Abraham Accords to Abraham Security alliance - opinion
The future of the Middle East depends on whether leaders recognize the magnitude of the current strategic moment.
Iran’s missile fire rate has collapsed by 92%: What comes next? - analysis
A data-driven comparison of Iranian ballistic missile and drone operations across Operation Rising Lion and Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury from March 9 with scenario modelling through March 23
Iran's tactical blunder: Strikes on third-party states give the US, Israel more allies - opinion
By attacking states that were not direct participants in planning or carrying out the February 28 strike, Tehran has pushed them toward tighter alignment with the US and Israel.
How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business
The affected markets range from the aviation industry to chip manufacturing and even the fashion world.
Saudi Arabia warns Iran will be ‘biggest loser’ and pay 'heaviest' price if attacks persist
Riyadh is angry about Iran’s “sustained campaign of aggression against the Kingdom, fellow GCC and other nations, cautioning that continued escalation would ultimately devastate Iran itself."
Iran war leaves Yemen's Houthis 'between a rock and a hard place' - analysis
Iran helped the Houthis for more than a decade, arming them with the know-how to build drones and ballistic missiles. Now, will the Houthis help their friends in Tehran?
Israel should not force Gulf’s hand on Iran - editorial
When and if the moment comes that Jerusalem’s Gulf partners officially join the fighting against Iran, Israel should welcome that cooperation, but do so quietly.
Why war with Iran may not deliver the normalization Israel hopes for - analysis
Iran's military offensive will serve as clear proof that the Gulf States' policy of containment toward Iran has failed, said Ohad Merlin, Middle East expert at MIND Israel.
