Gulf
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln en route to Middle East as US mulls over Iran strike options
The moves, reported since late Friday, came as US officials and regional militaries coordinated on contingency planning for possible Iranian retaliation.
Quiet after gunfire targeting unidentified drones heard near Yemen's presidential palace
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker near Gulf, saying it was carrying millions of smuggled fuel liters
Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards - opinion
Doha Forum draws world leaders, but Gaza war puts negative spotlight on Qatar - analysis
This year, the Forum featured several key speakers, including Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Shara’a, who has already stolen the show at other international forums, such as the UN.
Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets
State media reported a massive launch of Qadr 110, Qadr 380 and Qadr 360 cruise missiles and 303 ballistic missiles at targets in the Gulf of Oman.
Donald Trump's drive for peace: The 240 hours that changed the Middle East - analysis
Through months of quiet diplomacy and a short window of bold, public pressure, Trump secured an Israel-Hamas agreement on the first phase of the peace plan, vowing hostage releases and calm.
Houthis are expanding force of Iran, and global threat - opinion
Ignoring the Houthis invites their expansion beyond Yemen’s borders, destabilizing the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa, and international markets.
Trump heads to Middle East amid Iran nuclear standoff and Gulf investment drive
Gulf officials have pressed the admin to ease export controls on advanced semiconductor chips and AI tech to accelerate high‑tech goals.
Why Trump’s Saudi trip matters for the Trump doctrine - analysis
Gulf countries trust the US administration under US President Donald Trump a bit more than what they saw under Biden and Obama.
Immediate death Gulf of Aqaba underwater brine pools may explain origin of life on Earth
The brine pools in the Gulf of Aqaba are up to ten times saltier than seawater and lack oxygen, causing marine creatures that enter to be anesthetized or die.
Google to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump’s executive action
President Trump issued an order to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on January 20, fulfilling a campaign promise.
Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users
"As directed by the President, the Gulf of Mexico will now officially be known as the Gulf of America," the Interior Department said in a statement last week.
Lessons for today: how the Gulf War shaped Israel's defense strategy – analysis
How the 1991 Gulf War reshaped Israel’s defense strategy and the Middle East’s modern military landscape.
Trump preparing to intensify activity against Houthis once sworn in, sources say
Trump and other officials in the incoming administration are interested in increasing the activity against the Houthis, including airstrikes.
