Gulf States
Could Iran invade Kuwait? New threats raise fears of wider Middle East war
“The central danger is miscalculation. The conflict could become region-wide with very little warning,” founder of Q Advisory John Keith King said.
Sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran completes second week of strikes against Gulf States
Iran continues strikes on Bahrain, Jordan after rejecting Iraqi-led ceasefire proposal
By mistaking delay for diplomacy, the West is again falling into Iran's negotiation trap - analysis
Gulf states hesitant to fund $300b. Iran reconstruction, worried of reinforcing regional rival
While Gulf states were likely relieved by what they see as a “tactical pause,” there is an obvious fear that the financial terms of the agreement would allow Iran to further destabilize the region.
Taking a page from Iran's playbook, US uses ship-to-ship transfers to smuggle oil out of Gulf
The extent of the ship-to-ship transfers, how they work, and the Apache’s role in the operation have not been previously reported.
Why the Islamic Republic of Iran should cease to exist - opinion
The Iranian regime must be toppled at the soonest possible date.
'A new dawn': Middle East, Gulf states react to US-Iran deal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praised Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement, noting that the people of Lebanon look forward to a "definitive end to the cycle of violence."
Scouring Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks, delaying return to normal shipping
That could potentially hold up tens of millions of barrels of oil, in addition to the oil supply from the Gulf already blocked since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
Netanyahu 'needs Trump,' won't give up on US support so easily, fmr. comms. advisor says
He argued that Netanyahu is currently in an uncomfortable political position, having been "humiliated" with the announcement of the deal, adding that there is no news about Lebanon.
Shippers remain cautious on Strait of Hormuz transit after US, Iran agree on deal
Shippers have welcomed the news of the deal but are still waiting for more details, including mine clearance in the strait.
What if US-Iran deal is too good to be true? Potential options for Middle East's future - analysis
The US and Iran appear poised to agree on a path forward toward some kind of deal. It is not entirely clear what is being agreed upon or what may emerge in the coming days.
Qatar expands national service for non-residents born in the country, children of Qatari mothers
Those who enlist in the national service program will also receive financial incentives and have the opportunity to pursue permanent residency.
UAE, Iranian senior officials meet for first time since start of war - report
The UAE agreed to meet after realizing the regime, which it still considers an enemy, will not be dislodged from power, according to the sources.