Gulf States
The US needs a political endgame for Iran, not just more pressure - opinion
If US power can be aligned with Iranian national leadership and the legitimacy of the ballot box, the end of the Islamic Republic need not inaugurate another Middle Eastern catastrophe.
The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
Turkey calls on Iran, US to stop attacks in Gulf region, says strikes harm peace efforts
A good deal in bad neighborhoods: Why the Gulf’s best bet remains in Jerusalem - opinion
Iran tried to intimidate Saudi Arabia - it may have made Riyadh more powerful instead - opinion
Iran can make the Strait of Hormuz more dangerous, push oil prices higher, and pressure US President Donald Trump through American gas prices. But Tehran’s ability to profit has been crippled.
Houthi advance opens new front in Iran’s pressure campaign against Gulf states - analysis
"For Iran, this is a chess game. They plan what comes next. They don't push all their buttons at the same time out of panic," the regional official said.
Meeting in Oman with Gulf Arab states postponed at request of regional countries, Iran says
Oman's foreign minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, posted late Sunday that the regional meeting had been postponed "in the interests of consensus."
BRICS, Oman talks reveal how Gulf states are preparing for Iran’s next phase - analysis
From the BRICS summit in India to planned talks in Oman, regional powers are looking for a path forward as tensions with Iran continue to reshape the Middle East.
No signed Hormuz deal expected yet from Oman, Gulf States meeting on Monday, Iranian official says
The meeting, which will not count on the presence of all the Gulf states, aims to find a solution to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East on brink of World War III, Iranian lawmaker warns among escalating tensions - report
While Iran has flirted with reconciliation with the US at times, it has also sought to position itself alongside countries that want a new world order.
Iran's 'last man standing': Will weakening Houthis put Iran's Middle East plans to bed? - analysis
If the Iranian regime doesn’t collapse, that doesn’t mean change is stymied. In fact, a blockaded and weakened Iran may not be able to support its proxies as much.
Syria still committed to diplomatic option with Israel, FM Shaibani tells Arab League - report
Shaibani made his comments during a meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the 166th ministerial session of the Arab League in Cairo, SANA reported.
Iran’s grip on Hormuz was never as strong as it looked - opinion
According to recent US government estimates, roughly 15 million barrels of Gulf oil are now leaving the region each day through the strait and alternative export routes.
Not a zero-sum game: How to prevent an Israeli-Turkish clash in Syria - opinion
Israel must balance its security concerns over Turkey’s role in Syria with the need to preserve dialogue and stability.
