Gulf States
Turkey distances itself from Muslim Brotherhood but strengthens Hamas ties, Austrian study finds
The study argues that Ankara has increasingly prioritized pragmatic and diplomatic relations with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE over its ideological commitments to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Trump's aid decision could shake Gulf confidence in US security commitments - interview
Xi Jinping warns against great-power conflict in the Gulf as China, Oman eye trade pact
UAE hopes to avert new Iran conflict, prepares for worst-case scenario
Tehran threatens strikes on energy, civilian targets, and nuclear escalation if attacked - report
Tehran aims to cause even more pain in the case of a renewed campaign, especially at a time when interceptor missile stockpiles are under pressure in Israel and in US-aligned nations in the Gulf.
What is Pakistan's army chief doing in Iran as tensions with US escalate? - analysis
The visit comes as the US appears to be considering new strikes on Iran. Israel is also on edge as elections approach. There are many factors at play.
Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit
Saudi-led forces say they intercepted a missile • Saudi Aramco headquarters suffered extensive damage in Houthi attack • Saudi Arabia to let executives attend 'Davos in the Desert' remotely
Iran fortifies nuclear sites, rebuilds missile arsenal as it prepares for the next war - analysis
The emerging picture is of an Iran continuing its efforts to rebuild its missile and drone programs despite the damage inflicted by previous US and Israeli strikes.
Number of displaced reaches 200,000 in Yemen as Hezbollah receives $200 million in cash from Iran
Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war • Defense officials concerned Iran may strike Israel amid US pressure • IDF to launch West Bank ops. to arrest October 7 sympathizers
Will Yemen's massive new anti-Houthi offensive succeed in bid to reclaim lost territory? - analysis
The Yemen government is trying to rally its numerous disconnected frontlines to fight the Houthis. The problem is that the government forces are not well united.
Yemeni government forces attack Houthi positions near Bab al-Mandeb
The pro-government's Giants Brigades said its first contingents had arrived in the Bab al-Mandeb area.
Saudi Arabia turns to Pakistan, Turkey as US refuses to intervene against Houthi threat - analysis
The kingdom is searching for friends beyond Washington, for allies ready to put rockets where the rhetoric is and assist in a fight Saudi Arabia considers existential.
IDF arrests weapons traffickers in Nablus, kills would-be infiltrator in southern Syria
Zamir announces IDF intelligence overhaul • Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels • US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot
The US and Israel must come to Saudi Arabia’s aid - opinion
The Saudis soon realized that in the Middle East at least, the military and terrorist power Iran and its proxies possessed would prevail over Saudi’s financial clout. Hariri was assassinated in 2005.
