Gulf
As Iran weakens, Gulf states are looking beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
The big question in the Gulf is whether Iran will continue to carry out missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries. This includes threats to all the countries Iran has hit.
As Iran grows more confident, Pakistan is still pushing for a deal - analysis
US to make Iranian assets available for repairs in Gulf states that were damaged in Iranian attacks
Gulf states and Netanyahu: Shifting dynamics in Washington’s corridors - opinion
Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan's visit
Erdogan arrived in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah on Monday for the first stop of a Gulf tour.
Turkey’s Erdogan in historic three-country Gulf trip - analysis
Ankara’s diplomatic offensive is part of a wider diplomatic era in the region in which the Syrian regime is returning to the Arab League and Iran is doing more outreach.
Iran tested suicide drone in Gulf, US official says
The one-way drone was launched on Wednesday from the Jask area of Iran against a practice barge, the official said.
Israel is well-positioned in the new Middle East - analysis
This week Israel announced a huge success in defense exports - in 2022 those exports were more than $12 billion.
Voices from the Arab press: Eliminating the supply chain of drugs
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
UAE says it withdrew from US-led maritime coalition two months ago
The Combined Maritime Forces is a 34-nation task force working on security, counter-terrorism and counter-piracy in the Red Sea and Gulf areas.
France, US, UK's show of naval strength against Iran in the Persian Gulf - analysis
Cooper said that “the Paul Hamilton team is doing remarkable work as we step up our patrols with regional allies and partners…This effort is about enhancing our collective vigilance and presence.”
Indian businesses invest billions in GCC
Experts disagree on the extent to which the Indian investments benefit the local economies
Middle East, Iranian media raise anger over Israeli 'crimes' on Temple Mount
A long list of condemnations and negative reports have emphasized the growing anger in the region at Israel over the Jerusalem tensions.
Will Gulf countries support the Syria-Turkey reconciliation? - analysis
Qatar, like Turkey, has backed the Syrian rebels and would not want to be seen to be selling them out. But it is also close to Iran as well as a strategic US partner.
