Gulf States

CENTCOM considers relocating US bases from Gulf States to Negev after painful Iran strikes - report

One option is to establish a new base in the Negev big enough to hold the American army’s forces, or to expand one of the Negev’s air force bases and allocate an American compound there.

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber arrives at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar April 9, 2016.
Motorists drive vehicles past a billboard depicting Iran's formersupreme leader Ali Khamenei kissing the slain IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani near the shrine of Imam Hussein Iraq's holy city of Karbala, displayed on the facade of a building in Tehran on June 29, 2026.

Frozen Iranian funds will not be released until Tehran fulfills MoU, US official tells ‘Post’

Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

The most dangerous component of Iran’s arsenal - opinion

Saudi Aramco logo is pictured at the oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019

The Aramco moment returns: Israel’s opportunity in the Gulf - opinion


Taking a page from Iran's playbook, US uses ship-to-ship transfers to smuggle oil out of Gulf

The extent of the ship-to-ship transfers, how they work, and the Apache’s role in the operation have not been previously reported.

3D-printed oil barrels, an oil pump jack and a map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran appear in this illustration taken March 2, 2026.

Why the Islamic Republic of Iran should cease to exist - opinion

The Iranian regime must be toppled at the soonest possible date.

A woman holds an Iranian flag on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2026.

'A new dawn': Middle East, Gulf states react to US-Iran deal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praised Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement, noting that the people of Lebanon look forward to a "definitive end to the cycle of violence."

A billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building in Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2026.

Scouring Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks, delaying return to normal shipping

That could potentially hold up tens of millions of barrels of oil, in addition to the oil supply from the Gulf already blocked since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

Gambia-flagged tanker vessel Bili is pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, May 2, 2026.

Netanyahu 'needs Trump,' won't give up on US support so easily, fmr. comms. advisor says

He argued that Netanyahu is currently in an uncomfortable political position, having been "humiliated" with the announcement of the deal, adding that there is no news about Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embrace as they walk into Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.

Shippers remain cautious on Strait of Hormuz transit after US, Iran agree on deal

Shippers have welcomed the news of the deal but are still waiting for more details, including mine clearance in the strait.

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 10, 2026.

What if US-Iran deal is too good to be true? Potential options for Middle East's future - analysis

The US and Iran appear poised to agree on a path forward toward some kind of deal. It is not entirely clear what is being agreed upon or what may emerge in the coming days.

US and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

Qatar expands national service for non-residents born in the country, children of Qatari mothers

Those who enlist in the national service program will also receive financial incentives and have the opportunity to pursue permanent residency.

A Qatar flag in front of the Doha skyline on September 20, 2025.

UAE, Iranian senior officials meet for first time since start of war - report

The UAE agreed to meet after realizing the regime, which it still considers an enemy, will not be dislodged from power, according to the sources. 

A motorist rides along the Vanak Square in Tehran on June 10, 2026. Iran's foreign ministry said on June 10 that the United States had damaged the ongoing international diplomatic effort to end the war, after more US strikes on targets in southern Iran.

Saudi, Qatari mediation message signal ‘Iran still has pathways to avoid isolation’ - interview

Saudi Arabia and Qatar signaled that diplomacy with Iran remains possible, even after renewed missile attacks on Israel.

 Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.