Gulf
Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety
According to Fars, the IRGC Navy commander declared that, "The weapon that reaches the battlefield on the day of war is different from what is displayed in exercises."
Reuters sees map of UAE plans for Gaza housing complex on Israeli side of Gaza's Yellow Line
'Still lethal': As Tehran tests US resolve, Iranian drones pose a deadly threat, experts say
US seeks to prevent further Iranian harrasment of ships in Gulf - analysis
Gulf summit aims to signal solidarity amid Iran tension
The Arab Gulf states want to show cooperation after a deep division.
Iran seized foreign ship in Gulf for 'smuggling diesel'
The ship's nationality was not revealed, nor when the event had transpired.
The Great Gulf Citizenship Competition -analysis
In a quest to advance their economies, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have begun to offer citizenship to a few select foreigners.
Will Israeli policy shift in Syria as US delegations arrive? - analysis
There are major tectonic shifts taking place in the region. But what does this have to do with Syria?
Misguided energy policy affects the Middle East and the world - opinion
If the West is true to its word, it will need to have a massive transfer of wealth to poorer nations to help them eventually curtail their use of fossil fuels.
Iraqis vote in general election with a low turnout reflecting the nation's apathy
For the first time since the US invasion in 2003, Iraqis are voting in a general election. Many have pledged to boycott, having lost faith in the democratic system.
Iran says top Israeli diplomat's trip to Bahrain 'stains' its rulers
“We condemn any scheme that bolsters Israel’s destructive presence in the region,” said an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman.
'Bahraini first:' Houda Nonoo on the Middle East's new era of peace
No. 26 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2021: Former ambassador to the United States from Bahrain Houda Nonoo.
Climate scientists warn: Gulf Stream in state of collapse - study
The AMOC, which contains the Gulf Stream, is currently at its weakest state in over 1,000 years, and new evidence has indicated that it could already be nearing complete shutdown.
Why was a British security guard on the ship Iran attacked? - analysis
While piracy has declined, maritime security contractors continued to ensure that pirates do not hijack vessels. Now, commercial vessels and security contractors face a new threat.
