Gulf

Iran attacks shipping navigation systems on Oman's Didamar island near Strait of Hormuz

Iranian strikes targeted maritime navigation infrastructure on Oman's Didamar island, although the extent of the damage and impact on commercial shipping remains unclear.

A satellite image shows Didamar Island, Oman, September 26, 2023.
People walk past burning garbage on a street in the southwestern city of Taiz, Yemen October 31, 2026.

Houthis claim new round of Saudi airstrikes, as Gulf Cooperation Council strengthens cooperation

Richard Rosenbaum, US law firm Greenberg Traurig's executive chairman.

From Tel Aviv to Riyadh: How US firm Greenberg Traurig navigates Israel, Gulf relations - interview

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.

Trump's aid decision could shake Gulf confidence in US security commitments - interview


How Arab-Israeli air defense coordination is developing into a regional security shield - analysis

Iranian and Houthi attacks led to close cooperation between the US, Israel, and regional partners against the ballistic missile and drone threat. This laid the foundations for what came next.

The UAE aerobatics team "Fursan Al Emarat" team performs during the second international air show and aerospace expo at El Alamein International Airport in El Alamein, Egypt, September 9, 2026. Egypt is hosting the event from September 8 to 10, 2026.

Trump says coming to big decision on whether to 'annihilate' Iran as regime shoots down US drones

Trump reportedly to meet Gulf leaders for Iran war talks next week • Trump says Iran “really wants” an agreement • Drone strikes Kurdish group opposed to IRGC in Iraq

Interception recorded in northern Israel.

Trump to meet Gulf leaders for Iran war talks next week - report

The talks are expected to focus on US proposals for a postwar strategy following the conflict with Iran, according to Axios.

US President Donald Trump arrives to meet with Ireland's Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheal Martin at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland, September 12, 2026.

The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis

Oil loadings at the Red Sea port of Yanbu were suspended, sources told Reuters, while Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline remained offline after attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure.

Damage in the aftermath of Houthi strikes on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, Yemen, August 10, 2026 in this screengrab taken from a handout video.

CENTCOM, IDF, Arab militaries held military summit on Middle East, Iran, source confirms to 'Post'

A source from within CENTCOM confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that it hosted senior military leaders from eight countries at a closed conference in Germany last week.

US CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on "The Posture of the US Central Command and US Africa Command in Review" on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, May 14, 2026.

Israel only beneficiary of Iran-Gulf rift, says Iran's FM, while denying US Pickaxe Mountain claims

Trump had said last week that the US could hit Pickaxe Mountain and urged Iran to be cautious.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaks during an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.

Gulf foreign ministers to meet with Iranian FM in push to secure deal for Strait of Hormuz - report

The gathering is scheduled to be held on Monday in the Omani coastal city of Salalah, the report said, citing two people briefed on the matter.

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam

Iran's 'last man standing': Will weakening Houthis put Iran's Middle East plans to bed? - analysis

If the Iranian regime doesn’t collapse, that doesn’t mean change is stymied. In fact, a blockaded and weakened Iran may not be able to support its proxies as much.

A boy holds up a toy weapon as he joins Houthi supporters during an anti-Saudi rally amid an escalation with the kingdom, in Sanaa, Yemen, July 31, 2026.

Hormuz shipping traffic dips as Iran warns Gulf energy infrastructure is vulnerable

Iran’s latest threats against the US coincided with slower shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as concerns persist over attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure.

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16 2025.

UAE warns exports won't be 'held hostage' by Iran war as Gulf states say US alliance is not enough

UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Abu Dhabi would not accept threats to its energy exports or unilateral control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026.