Gulf Cooperation Council

Iran's attacks on Emirati tankers leaves Gulf united against Islamic regime - analysis

Gulf solidarity is now emerging in an even larger way than before. While some countries want an agreement that will end the fighting, they are also outraged by Iran’s new attacks.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The VLCC Mobassa B (previously named Front Forth), one of the two tankers which the UAE defense ministry said was struck by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, seen in Rotterdam, Netherlands, August 18, 2024
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, US President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attend a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025.

The Gulf wants to end attacks from Iraq, but will it influence Baghdad before Iran does? - analysis

Tehran's more recent expansion of attacks toward the Gulf shows a broader Iranian strategy and proves how Iran made Iraq a frontline.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media upon his arrival at Al Bateen Executive Airport to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 23, 2026.

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.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
President Trump Attends G7 Summit In Evian, France EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE - JUNE 17: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France.

Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain to sell a preliminary Iran accord to Gulf allies, amid concerns over a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund for Tehran.

|ByREUTERS

Every US administration suffers from the same strategic rigidity - opinion

Most analysts and authors agree that each successive US administration has made strategic mistakes in their relations with Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

APRIL 23, 2022BySALEM ALKETBI
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC leader Nancy Pelosi presents then-US president Barack Obama with a book in 2016 containing Democratic members’ statements of support for the Iran nuclear agreement. Obama ignored concerns of Gulf allies about the threat posed by Iran.

Saudi ambassador to return to Lebanon after Mikati statement - report

A diplomatic crisis exploded in November after a Lebanese minister expressed support for the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

MARCH 23, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun meets with Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid bin Abdullah Bukhari at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon March 23, 2021

Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack Saudi oil facilities

Cars and homes were damaged in the attacks but there were no casualties, state media has reported.

MARCH 19, 2022ByREUTERS
A MILITARY drone is launched from an unknown location in Yemen last week, as viewed in this screenshot obtained from a handout video.

First Selichot gathering to be held for Jews in Gulf Countries

The AGJC will hold a joint Selichot event for the 6 Gulf Countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.

AUGUST 18, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
SEPHARDIM HAVE been saying Slihot since the start of Elul – such as those said this past week at the Emuna synagogue on Baka’s Rivka Street.

Lebanese president seeks to avert crisis with Gulf over FM's comments

The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council asked the foreign minister to make a formal apology to Gulf states.

MAY 19, 2021ByREUTERS
Saudi King Salman bin Abulaziz Al-Saud meets with Lebanon's President Michel Aoun in Riyadh

Egypt, Qatar agree to resume diplomatic relations

The move follows an agreement between Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt earlier this month to end their boycott of Qatar

JANUARY 20, 2021ByREUTERS
Supporters of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Tahrir square after presidential election results in Cairo, Egypt April 2, 2018.

Voices from the Arab press: Which Obama have you read?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world

DECEMBER 30, 2020ByMEDIA LINE
A shopper walks past a display of former US president Barack Obama’s newly released autobiography at a Target store in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

How the GCC summit could reshape the Middle East

If we investigate the most important statements made in the Manama Dialogue, we see that Israel has become a stronger team player in Middle East politics following the historic normalization deals

DECEMBER 15, 2020ByAHDEYA AL SAYED, THE MEDIA LINE
Leaders and representatives of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) attend a meeting during their annual summit in Kuwait City, Kuwait, December 5, 2017.

Arab youth survey 2020 shows satisfaction gap between GCC, rest of region

Higher quality of life makes those in Gulf states less likely to emigrate

OCTOBER 9, 2020ByTARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE
Afghan youths stand on social distancing markers as they buy bread from a bakery, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Jalalabad, Afghanistan May 8, 2020.

Riyadh’s possibilities are many in wake of Israel-Gulf accords

Saudi Arabia seen as softening stance on normalization, but few expect public ties anytime soon.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020ByMOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
ABU DHABI’S Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi in November.