Gulf States

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.

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, September 12, 2026.
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam

No signed Hormuz deal expected yet from Oman, Gulf States meeting on Monday, Iranian official says

The fireball is ascending during a nuclear artillery test Grable Event  - part of Operation Upshot-Knothole- a 15-kiloton test fired from a 280-mm M65 Atomic Cannon at Frenchman's Flat. 25th May 1953.

Middle East on brink of World War III, Iranian lawmaker warns among escalating tensions - report

A boy holds up a toy weapon as he joins Houthi supporters during an anti-Saudi rally amid an escalation with the kingdom, in Sanaa, Yemen, July 31, 2026.

Iran's 'last man standing': Will weakening Houthis put Iran's Middle East plans to bed? - analysis


By mistaking delay for diplomacy, the West is again falling into Iran's negotiation trap - analysis

Every ceasefire offers Iran another opportunity to rebuild, while the West mistakes delay for diplomacy

Motorists drive their vehicles past a political billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz along Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 26.
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Iran's threat to halt oil exports across the Gulf a 'dangerous escalation,' analyst warns

A Bahraini analyst warned that Tehran’s threat against regional infrastructure erases the line between US targets and Gulf economies, even if Iran may be attempting to project strength.

Iran's top negotiator and speaker of its Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, meets the head of Pakistan's Army Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (not pictured) on April 16, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

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.

A door marshaller closes the door as the transfer cases containing the remains of U.S. Army 1st Lt Typer James Feehan and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton arrive at Dover Air Force Base during a dignified transfer for military casualties of the war with Iran on July 22, 2026.

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.

People walk by a billboard sponsored by the Coalition for Regional Security calling for the expansion of the Abraham Accords, in Ramat Gan, Israel.

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

Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.

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.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at a conference in Herzliya, June 30, 2026.

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.

Mourners wave a national flag as the gather to pay tribute to Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla on the second day of funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 5, 2026.

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.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, November 30, 2025.

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

US President Trump shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2026.

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.

A drone view shows Kuwait City, February 28, 2026.