Gulf States
What are Iran's options to escalate further in face of US economic threats? - explainer
Iranian attacks and threats to shipping have already stopped most traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, largely shutting down a waterway that once carried around a fifth of global energy.
US weighs scaling back Middle East military presence after months of Iranian attacks - report
UAE gives all-clear after air defenses detect Iranian missile, Tehran denies attack
Saudi Arabia tightens regulations on money flow to UAE, in latest sign of deepening rift
US suspects possible Russian assistance to Iran during attacks against CIA bases in Gulf
The intelligence community's investigation of possible Russian involvement in supporting the CIA facility attacks has not been previously disclosed.
US-Saudi nuclear deal shows the Abraham Accords is a positive incentive - analysis
The full details are not known, and the US Congress will want to know more about this pact. However, the story sheds light on an important issue relating to the Abraham Accords.
Trump warns of stronger strikes against Iran as regime continues attacks across Middle East
Oil tankers turn around, avoid Red Sea following warnings by Yemen's Houthis • Israel, Lebanon delegations to meet in Rome on August 4 for new negotiations round
Herzog, Saudi official interviews revive Saudi-Israel ties amid Iran strikes on Gulf - analysis
The crisis could strengthen the case for regional defense cooperation, including quiet coordination with Israel, without necessarily bringing the kingdom closer to formal diplomatic relations.
Mourning Khamenei: More than a funeral, far from closure - opinion
The funeral was not just a religious occasion but a platform for Tehran to rewrite its narrative about the war and its aftermath.
Iran secretly submitted proposal for 10-day ceasefire while under intense US strikes - exclusive
The mediators, including senior Qatari, Egyptian, Omani, and Pakistani officials, have presented the proposal to the United States.
CENTCOM begins eleventh consecutive day of strikes, Iran warns of retaliation if nuclear sites hit
US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far • IDF confirms building massive sand barrier dividing Gaza after satellite imagery emerges • Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign
IRGC claims it targeted three US military bases in Kuwait, Iranian state TV says
The Kuwaiti army confirmed it had intercepted the incoming missile and drone attacks and urged citizens to continue to adhere to safety guidelines.
Conflict continues as Iran weighs costs of future US strikes, returning to negotiations - analysis
Iran may hint that it is willing to hold talks again and continue to play the “good cop, bad cop” game it has played in the past. The IRGC would act as the bad cop and the government as the good.
Iran using Kuwaiti civilian suffering to pressure US to end conflict, expert tells 'Post'
Over the weekend, Iranian attacks caused significant damage at a power generation plant, a water desalination plant, and several residential areas in Kuwait during the hottest time of year.
