Gulf
Saudi-UAE split fractures anti-Houthi coalition as Iran-US tension threaten Red Sea - analysis
The coalition architecture that once united Gulf powers against Iranian proxies is now divided, leaving the Houthis facing less coordinated pressure.
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln en route to Middle East as US mulls over Iran strike options
Quiet after gunfire targeting unidentified drones heard near Yemen's presidential palace
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker near Gulf, saying it was carrying millions of smuggled fuel liters
As Turkey's leader tours the Gulf, the region is showcasing its global influence - analysis
While the countries in question may have issues between each other, the overall sense of these visits with the GCC and Turkey, is how united the region is.
Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan's visit
Erdogan arrived in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah on Monday for the first stop of a Gulf tour.
Turkey’s Erdogan in historic three-country Gulf trip - analysis
Ankara’s diplomatic offensive is part of a wider diplomatic era in the region in which the Syrian regime is returning to the Arab League and Iran is doing more outreach.
Iran tested suicide drone in Gulf, US official says
The one-way drone was launched on Wednesday from the Jask area of Iran against a practice barge, the official said.
Israel is well-positioned in the new Middle East - analysis
This week Israel announced a huge success in defense exports - in 2022 those exports were more than $12 billion.
Voices from the Arab press: Eliminating the supply chain of drugs
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
UAE says it withdrew from US-led maritime coalition two months ago
The Combined Maritime Forces is a 34-nation task force working on security, counter-terrorism and counter-piracy in the Red Sea and Gulf areas.
France, US, UK's show of naval strength against Iran in the Persian Gulf - analysis
Cooper said that “the Paul Hamilton team is doing remarkable work as we step up our patrols with regional allies and partners…This effort is about enhancing our collective vigilance and presence.”
Indian businesses invest billions in GCC
Experts disagree on the extent to which the Indian investments benefit the local economies
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.
