Gulf States
'Iranians will safeguard nuclear, missile capabilities,' statement attributed to Khamenei reads
Khamenei reiterated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies, accusing the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf and vowing to expel foreign forces.
Gulf states reject Iran’s proposal to share custodianship of Hormuz - report
Egypt’s dangerous pressure game against Israel - opinion
Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings
Iran’s missile fire rate has collapsed by 92%: What comes next? - analysis
A data-driven comparison of Iranian ballistic missile and drone operations across Operation Rising Lion and Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury from March 9 with scenario modelling through March 23
Iran's tactical blunder: Strikes on third-party states give the US, Israel more allies - opinion
By attacking states that were not direct participants in planning or carrying out the February 28 strike, Tehran has pushed them toward tighter alignment with the US and Israel.
How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business
The affected markets range from the aviation industry to chip manufacturing and even the fashion world.
Saudi Arabia warns Iran will be ‘biggest loser’ and pay 'heaviest' price if attacks persist
Riyadh is angry about Iran’s “sustained campaign of aggression against the Kingdom, fellow GCC and other nations, cautioning that continued escalation would ultimately devastate Iran itself."
Iran war leaves Yemen's Houthis 'between a rock and a hard place' - analysis
Iran helped the Houthis for more than a decade, arming them with the know-how to build drones and ballistic missiles. Now, will the Houthis help their friends in Tehran?
Israel should not force Gulf’s hand on Iran - editorial
When and if the moment comes that Jerusalem’s Gulf partners officially join the fighting against Iran, Israel should welcome that cooperation, but do so quietly.
Why war with Iran may not deliver the normalization Israel hopes for - analysis
Iran's military offensive will serve as clear proof that the Gulf States' policy of containment toward Iran has failed, said Ohad Merlin, Middle East expert at MIND Israel.
The Gulf faces Iran’s missiles: Changes in regional deterrence - opinion
Iran’s repeated attacks on Israel confirm that Tehran applies the same aggressive logic to all states. Its efforts to expand influence threaten every country that opposes its goals.
Iran’s drone war on Gulf will test whether Arab nations strike back - analysis
The Gulf countries are trying to put on a brave face of resilience in the face of the threat. While there has been some talk of retaliation, it would likely require Riyadh to lead the way.
UAE denies striking desalination facility in Iran, hits out at 'inappropriate' Israeli conduct
Abu Dhabi is "struggling to understand Israeli conduct and the nature of briefings coming out of Jerusalem," a source close to the Emirates told the Post.
