United Arab Emirates
As Gulf states come under attack, is Trump's Iran deal close to collapse? - analysis
After Iran's overnight strikes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, Gulf states are beginning to realize Iran may not step back from its demands to control the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Human Rights Council orders urgent inquiry into escalating RSF violence in Sudan
Houthis launch major offensive in western Yemen, raising fears of wider escalation
Gulf states' reactions to Lebanon agreement show signs of stability for region - analysis
Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded - analysis
The big question confronting Gulf policymakers is no longer how the Iran war ends, but what kind of regional order will follow its end.
UAE ambassador to US warns against ending Iran war too soon
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, UAE ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, wrote that the current war requires a decisive outcome that addresses the full scope of the Islamic Republic’s threat.
UAE security under fire: Lessons from regional crises, Arab divisions - opinion
National security cannot be managed through political play-acting but rather through precise calculations of power.
Gulf airlines recovering slowely as Iran war drags on
The war on Iran has affected fares and demand, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia seeing flight numbers drop to near-zero after the war began on February 28.
Planes are landing, taking off within five minutes of missile alerts in UAE, WSJ report reveals
The current conflict brings fears of a tragedy like the one that happened in 2020, where the Iranian regime accidentally shot down a passenger jet and killed the 176 people inside.
Ukraine deploys 228 specialists to five Middle East countries to intercept drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said teams had been sent to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, states that have come under fire during the Iran war.
Editor's Notes: What one Arab post reveals about how the Gulf now talks about Israel - comment
The Gulf is not growing warm toward Israel; it is becoming more specific in the way it discusses Israel. In this region, word choice is often the first sign that strategy is moving.
Forced off the fence: How neutrality towards Iran has failed Gulf states - editorial
The Gulf monarchies built modern states on a promise of order, growth, and security. Iran has attacked all three. They now face a test of seriousness.
Iran demands compensation from UAE over alleged role in US strikes
In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAE’s decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted "an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility."
Saudi FM: Kingdom reserves right to military action following Iran attacks
Both political and non-political responses are possible, threatened Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan amidst increasing Iranian missile strikes across the region.
