Gulf States
Iran's missile arsenal, not Gulf deterrence, is the Middle East's real problem - opinion
Iran has not only built a massive missile program; it has turned missiles into a standalone strategic language, using them as a deterrent, a means of pressure, and a message of influence.
Iran retaliates against US strikes with attacks on Gulf assets
Netanyahu, Trump hold phone call about Iran conflict, F-35s to Turkey
Ghalibaf: 'If you strike, you'll get hit,' IRGC claims responsibility for Kuwait, Bahrain strikes
Trump was 'an hour away' from a decision on Iran before being called to wait
US President Trump said that he was "an hour away" from making the decision to attack Iran today before several Middle Eastern governments called to ask him to wait several days for negotiations.
CENTCOM regional cooperation stopped 6,000 drones, 1,500 ballistic missiles in Iran war - analysis
Iran targeted numerous countries in the region, including the UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Iraq.
Saudi Arabia targeted by drones ‘from Iraq,' condemns strike on UAE nuclear plant
The attack follows a drone attack in the area of Abu Dhabi’s Barakah nuclear plant on Sunday. The two attacks could be connected, although it is too early to tell.
Voices from the Arab press: Reading the Jeddah statement
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report
According to Bloomberg, the massive sale demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to allied countries affected by Iranian attacks during Operation Epic Fury.
UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report
The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.
Role of Gulf states in Iran conflict said to change over one week - analysis
Iran’s narrative was that some of the Gulf states hosted US forces, or in the case of the UAE and Bahrain, had signed the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Saudi airstrikes targeted militias in Iraq during war with Iran
Saudi warplanes reportedly struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq, targeting key sites as tensions escalated in the Gulf region during the ongoing conflict.
UAE deepens economic ties with Damascus, eyes major investment in Syria's postwar reconstruction
The UAE is looking to increase its role in Syria via investment while taking a cautious approach. Key talks discussed expanding economic and investment cooperation during a two-day forum in Damascus.
EU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states
The EASA cited risks of "ongoing military activity" in the region, recommending a halt on flights to Israel and the Middle East and Persian Gulf region as a whole.
