Gulf
Saudi-UAE split fractures anti-Houthi coalition as Iran-US tension threaten Red Sea - analysis
The coalition architecture that once united Gulf powers against Iranian proxies is now divided, leaving the Houthis facing less coordinated pressure.
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln en route to Middle East as US mulls over Iran strike options
Quiet after gunfire targeting unidentified drones heard near Yemen's presidential palace
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker near Gulf, saying it was carrying millions of smuggled fuel liters
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor
Under Kuwait's constitution, the crown prince automatically becomes emir but assumes power only after taking an oath in parliament.
US: Houthis' maritime attacks put international shipping at risk - analysis
It is unclear if the Houthis intended to send a message while purposely missing their target or if the missiles were inaccurate.
Bahraini crown prince condemns Hamas, calls to release hostages
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also said that security would not be realized without a two-state solution, in which he described the United States as "indispensable" in achieving.
Iran adding cruise missiles to frigate in bid to strengthen navy
Iran doesn’t have very many large surface ships capable of performing blue-water naval operations far from base.
Houthi drone strike kills two in Bahrain, ceasefire violations continue
The incident represented a major escalation after more than a year of relative calm in Yemen as peace efforts gained momentum.
Abraham Accords opened Israel to the Middle East's 'most dynamic trading hub'
Dorian Barak discusses the third anniversary of the Accords and how trade has been normalized and blossomed with countries in the region and globally.
US, Saudi Arabia, India discuss possible Middle East rail, port deal
If Saudi Arabia and Israel normalize ties, Israel could be linked into the rail deal.
US hopes F-35s, ships will deter Iran in Gulf region as Iran threats grow - analysis
The US has sent the amphibious warship USS Bataan to the region as well as part of the force deployment necessary to deter Iran.
Red Sea warming 2.5x faster than global average, report finds
Threats to Eilat's coral reef include ocean warming, severe storms, and the emergence of harmful diseases.
Iran, Russia spar over ‘non-negotiable’ Gulf islands
Russia issued a joint statement with the Gulf Cooperation Council in support of the UAE's initiative to reach a peaceful agreement on the three Gulf islands.
