Gulf Cooperation Council
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain to sell a preliminary Iran accord to Gulf allies, amid concerns over a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund for Tehran.
Iran will connect electric grid to Qatar in near future, Tehran's energy minister says - report
Qatar expands national service for non-residents born in the country, children of Qatari mothers
Gulf states couldn't bear cost of another war, pressure Trump to avoid attacking Iran - analysis
UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report
The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.
Fractures rock Gulf alliance as UAE quits OPEC during Iran war - analysis
Abu Dhabi’s exit, a summit snub, and public criticism expose a widening Saudi-Emirati split reshaping energy and security coordination.
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.
