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Gulf countries weigh next steps after Iran war amid Rubio visit to Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE
Rubio was in the UAE and then Kuwait. The visits to Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE are important, as these countries were attacked by Iran during the latest conflict.
Pause, not peace: Left out of talks, Gulf states brace for next round of Iran war
Rubio visits Bahrain to seek support from Gulf Arab leaders in Iran peace deal
Trump, Rubio praise Iran deal progress, 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'
Beyond embassies: Israel can deepen regional cooperation without recognition - opinion
Between normalization and isolation, Israel could pursue structured economic ties that build real partnerships without formal embassies.
UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war - report
One such strike was on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, and was carried out with Israel, the WSJ wrote, and led to international condemnation.
Could Trump’s push for Abraham Accords undermine long-term peace? - analysis
Trump is increasing pressure on Gulf countries to join the Abraham Accords, but experts warn that forcing states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar could backfire.
Etihad Airways to launch 42 weekly flights to Tel Aviv, highest number in airline's network
With 6 daily flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi, the Israel-UAE route will become the most frequently traveled route in Etihad’s network.
Exiled Gaza security chief Dahlan met with multiple Shin Bet officials in recent years - report
Dahlan, who has been exiled in Abu Dhabi since 2011, has still been described by one source to KAN News as "the most powerful man in the Gaza Strip" because of his fundraising.
Shin Bet chief David Zini met PA’s exiled Gaza security chief during wartime UAE visit - report
According to KAN, the official was Mohammed Dahlan, who has been exiled in Abu Dhabi since 2011 after Mahmoud Abbas claimed that he had murdered Yasser Arafat.
Why Saudi Arabia is still resisting Trump's pressure to join Abraham Accords - analysis
Gulf countries tend to be cautious, and they care about protocol, respect, and ceremony - they don’t want to be seen as being used. They want to feel like partners.
Gulf states couldn't bear cost of another war, pressure Trump to avoid attacking Iran - analysis
The Gulf countries, meanwhile, understood that they would bear much of the immediate cost of restarting the war against the Islamic regime.
Iran purchased military satellite equipment from China through UAE company - report
The technology was reportedly sent from Shanghai to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas aboard the Chinese container ship Zhong Gu Yin Chuan.
Iran-linked hackers targeted US, Israel and UAE, Palo Alto Networks says
Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 said the Screening Serpens group used six new remote access Trojan variants and a new attack technique against targets during the regional escalation.