Gulf
Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report
"Under President Trump, the Treasury Department will continue to cut off every economic lifeline sustaining this regime, until Tehran is left completely alone," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Gaza mediators condemn Israeli strikes, Iran seeks to strengthen Iraqi ties
Trump announces economic warfare against Iran, as Syria denies Israel's claims of Turkish forces
UAE gives all-clear after air defenses detect Iranian missile, Tehran denies attack
Gulf states couldn't bear cost of another war, pressure Trump to avoid attacking Iran - analysis
The Gulf countries, meanwhile, understood that they would bear much of the immediate cost of restarting the war against the Islamic regime.
Iran’s oil gamble could turn Gulf attrition into Tehran’s own nightmare - opinion
As attacks spread across Gulf energy infrastructure, Iran may discover its own oil economy cannot survive prolonged attrition.
Voices from the Arab press: Gulf tensions over Iran deepen regional fears
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
New US-Iran deal fails to address missiles, proxies as Iran agrees in principle to uranium disposal
Trump says Iran blockade stays until deal signed • Iran claims legal right to manage Hormuz strait • Spanish police filmed beating flotilla activists
Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and fees
With Iran now in de facto control of the strait, the system can involve government-to-government arrangements, intense vetting by the Iranian government, and sometimes fees in exchange for passage.
Mossad chief, Shin Bet head visited UAE to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report
The report comes just after the WSJ published that the UAE was behind some of the recent strikes against Iranian assets, such as the attacks on Lavan Island's refinery at the beginning of April.
Hezbollah drone strikes Iron Dome battery, Trump calls latest Iranian proposal 'unacceptable'
Trump condemns Iran's behavior of past 47 years • IDF, US ran covert rescue ops. from Iraq during Iran war • Qatari tanker struck by drone near Strait of Hormuz
Are there any winners in unfinished Iran war? - analysis
Explosions, US self-defense strikes, and renewed clashes near the Strait of Hormuz show how unresolved maritime leverage, Gulf vulnerability, and political deadlock could push the conflict further.
Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub, Iran denies
The cause of the oil spill, which appears to cover the waters west of the 8-kilometer island, is still unknown.
Iran feeling confident in attacking after month of shaky ceasefire - analysis
The UAE intercepted numerous missiles and drones on Monday, and a key oil port in the UAE was attacked. CNN reported that the UAE used an Israeli air defense system in this recent round of attacks.
