Gulf States
Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows
Some ships may pass through undetected with transponders off, but the figures are far from the more than 130 ships a day that traversed the Strait of Hormuz before the war.
Iran attempting to 'flip narrative' by accusing Qatar of holding pilots captive, analyst says
Is Netanyahu the Palestinians’ new BFF? - opinion
Israel must ‘trust, but verify’ while expanding regional relations, Middle East expert warns
India’s rise is creating a new strategic web from Washington, Jerusalem and Riyadh - opinion
A new regional order is emerging as India connects American security, Israeli tech, and Gulf investment
Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
"A lot of the necessities, and I'm talking food, that these Gulf nations require - Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia - comes in by boat," and flying in goods is causing prices to rise.
Turkey, Saudi, Pakistan defense pact complicates Israel normalization hopes, expert tells 'Post'
Saudi Arabia, the hardest-hit of all three countries, likely joined the pact so it would have more leverage and options as trust in Washington is waning in the region, Guzansky said.
Iran front heats up as US faces mounting pressure, Israel confronts a growing dilemma - analysis
As tensions with Iran rise on Monday, the US faces the prospect of military escalation in the Gulf, while Israel confronts Hezbollah attacks in Lebanon and keeps Gaza a secondary front.
Shipping traffic slows in Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb plunged on Wednesday, with just three vessels crossing the key waterways as Houthi attacks and the Iran war disrupted regional trade.
Iran sees strategic advantage, Trump seeks to avoid more war, former Israeli security official says
Avner Vilan said Tehran believes its control of the Strait of Hormuz and ability to survive heavy damage would allow it to keep pressuring the region even after US strikes.
Iran attacks US base in Kuwait, vessel hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom Maritime and Trade Operations (UKMTO) center said in a post on X/Twitter that a cargo vessel had been hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman.
The Gulf tried to prosper without choosing sides. Iran is making that impossible - opinion
For years, Israel asked how other countries would respond if missiles were routinely fired at their civilians. The Gulf States are now confronting that question themselves.
Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that Iran, Gulf leaders asked Iran to halt strikes - report
The officials called Trump's statements a desperate attempt to blackmail Gulf state rulers and pressure them with threats.
Iranian regime insider threatens Gulf states, Israel if Tehran's energy infrastructure is attacked
Mohammad Marandi warned on Saturday that critical infrastructure across the Gulf and in Israel could be destroyed, as US officials reportedly raised concerns over missile-defense resources.
