Gulf

Iran’s extremist ideology raises global security concerns - opinion

From Israel to South Asia, fears are growing that Iran’s ideological influence is fueling extremism and instability.

 ‘A MONSTER’ – Members of the IRGC attend a ground forces military drill in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran in 2022.
Gambia-flagged tanker vessel Bili is pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, May 2, 2026.

Inside the perfect storm: Windward on the hidden war reshaping the oceans

US President Donald Trump as he points while delivering remarks about health care costs and affordability from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, DC, US, May 18, 2026.

US conducts 'self-defense strikes' in southern Iran as IDF strikes on Hezbollah intensify

US President Donald Trump attends a GCC summit photo session in Riyadh, alongside Qatari, Saudi, and  Bahraini leaders, May 2025.

Gulf states couldn't bear cost of another war, pressure Trump to avoid attacking Iran - analysis


Middle East, Iranian media raise anger over Israeli 'crimes' on Temple Mount

A long list of condemnations and negative reports have emphasized the growing anger in the region at Israel over the Jerusalem tensions.

 Palestinians pray as Israeli security forces take position at the Al-Aqsa compound, also known as the Temple Mount, while tension arises during clashes with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Old City, April 5, 2023

Will Gulf countries support the Syria-Turkey reconciliation? - analysis

Qatar, like Turkey, has backed the Syrian rebels and would not want to be seen to be selling them out. But it is also close to Iran as well as a strategic US partner.

 SYRIA’S PRESIDENT Bashar Assad meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Damascus last year. Syria’s future looks to be in the hands of Assad.

Saudi, Iranian FMs to meet, discuss reopening embassies -Saudi state news

Earlier this month, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to re-establish relations.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks during a news conference in Tehran, Iran, March 19, 2023.

Iraq’s former PM played key role in Iran-Saudi ties - analysis

Iraq’s role as a broker is also important and may show how Iraq can continue to work with both the Gulf, Iran, the US and other countries in the region.

 Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi addresses the nation following a drone strike targeted his residence in Baghdad, Iraq November 7, 2021 in this still image obtained from a video.

What are the implications and challenges of the Syrian regime making inroads in the Gulf?

Syria's Assad is making outreach to Turkey via Moscow now that it knows China and Moscow can't help to rebuild Syria fast enough.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and Syrian President Bashar Assad shake hands as they meet in the Kremlin

Iran attacks ship owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer - report

Both US military officers and Iranian officials confirmed several Iranian drones and vessels attacked the ship.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

US, Gulf allies worried about Iranian drones, missiles - Pentagon

One of the biggest dangers of Iranian drones is how they are proliferated to various non-state actors throughout the Middle East.

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

Iran to expand shipbuilding operation as part of navy bulk up

The Iranian media report about the investment in shipbuilding was short, yet it indicates the interest that Irani has in the region.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

Gulf’s investments in Egypt keep its economy afloat and provide benefits in return

Real estate is a “classic investment sector” for companies and sovereign funds from the countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council since they guarantee a return.

 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during the second edition of the summit of the Green Middle East Initiative, held on the sidelines of the COP27 climate conference at Sharm el-Sheikh, in Egypt, November 7, 2022.

Gulf-Latin America business ties focus on food security, high-tech

Misconceptions about the people in each region are the biggest obstacle to strong business ties, but encouraging visits can help overcome this.

Persian Gulf at Night from ISS, 2020.