Gulf Cooperation Council
Netanyahu vows Iran will never have nuclear weapons, rejects BoP's 15-point Gaza plan
Report: IDF withheld Hezbollah explosive drone attack • Protesters renew calls for Oct. 7 probe • Report: Netanyahu, Katz silently approved reconstruction effort in Gaza Strip
Attacks continue in Strait of Hormuz as Vance notes progress in Iran negotiations
IDF reportedly delayed disclosure of Hezbollah ceasefire violation, Hormuz deal expected soon
Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says
After Iran war, attack on Gulf States, will the GCC withdraw from Arab League - analysis
Abdullah Al-Khamis, a Kuwaiti political journalist, proposes an alternative: an Arab coordination council comprising the Gulf states, Jordan, Morocco, and Syria.
After the war: A more coordinated, but still divided, Gulf - opinion
Iranian strikes, targeting not only military assets but also civilian infrastructure, have underscored vulnerabilities across the Gulf.
Iran’s aggression forces Gulf states to rethink regional security - opinion
The UAE is redefining Gulf security, prioritizing capability and committed partners over rhetoric and ideology.
Gulf countries seeking seat at negotiation table following Iranian attacks
“The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stressed on Thursday the importance of Gulf states participating in any talks between Iran and the United States to end the war in the Middle East,” UAE news said.
Can France lead the charge in disarming Hezbollah? - opinion
France’s role in Lebanon could determine whether Hezbollah is contained or strengthened.
UN resolution condemning Iran leaves the country unexpectedly isolated - analysis
For years, Iranian-backed militias and terror groups attacked countries, and Iran carried out attacks directly, but the regime never seemed to face any censure.
Tehran's miscalculation: How Iranian missiles brought Gulf states, Israel together - analysis
By targeting every GCC member with missiles and drones, Tehran has achieved the unthinkable: placing Israel and Qatar on the same team. This strategic blunder may finally cement a regional axis.
Bahrain unveils massive reform package to tackle $50 billion debt crisis
The reform package includes higher electricity and water tariffs, with an exception for citizens’ first homes, which will continue to receive subsidized rates up to a specified limit.
Egypt's Sisi refers to Israel as 'enemy' for first time since before 1977 Sadat visit to Jerusalem
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi labeled Israel an “enemy” at the Arab-Islamic summit, saying its actions threaten Egypt’s security and future peace deals, including by causing Gazans to flee.
Tariffs rattle gulf markets, but some economists see a silver lining
Analysts indicate that low US tariffs for Gulf countries may attract international companies, but others caution that global tariffs could threaten vital oil income and raise consumer goods costs.