Recent events highlight Gulf states' vulnerability, from Iran's seizure of a cargo ship to Yemen's Houthi attacks, impacting regional dynamics and Saudi-Iranian relations.
The Azerbaijanis will never let down their guard, they too were part of the Safavid Empire and can play chess every bit as well as the Iranian mullahs.
“Whoever harms us, we will harm them,” Netanyahu said during a visit to the Tel Now Air Base to speak with the 133rd Squadron, which operates F-15 fighter jets.
Iran's Foreign Ministry reported that a phone call with officials from the various countries occurred, however the US has declined to comment.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen made remarks about US intervention in the Middle East, stating "The only change I see in the Americans' stance is because of the upcoming elections in the United States."
Blinken on Gaza WKC deaths: Imperative for Israel to protect innocent lives • Israel drafts new Gaza ceasefire proposal in Cairo talks
Although the hopes Israeli-Saudi normalization deal have diminished since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the Biden administration remains keen on reviving prospects.
Blinken says the US and Saudi Arabia are making "good progress" on normalization talks with Israel, but no timeline has been given. Discussions include a mutual defense pact.
The ministers met with PLO official to discuss Israel-Hamas war ceasefire, and further discussed the establishment of an independent Palestinian state
After years of tension, Turkey launched a diplomatic charm offensive in 2020 to mend ties with Gulf countries, namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.