Gulf States
Ukraine downed Iranian drones in Middle East during Iran war, Zelensky claims
In recent years, Ukrainian drone-makers have unveiled and combat-tested several drone interceptors that can sometimes be 3D-printed and cost significantly less than traditional air defense systems.
Tehran’s greatest blunder - opinion
Pakistan sending troops to Saudi Arabia could shift tide in war against Iran - opinion
IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal
Political, economic pressures mount as US-Israel war with Iran continues - opinion
An extended conflict in Iran may shift control of the war away from Israel and the US.
Iranian man released after alleged attempt to enter UK submarine base
The 34-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde amid the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Gulf airlines recovering slowely as Iran war drags on
The war on Iran has affected fares and demand, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia seeing flight numbers drop to near-zero after the war began on February 28.
'Terrorist blackmailers': UAE FM denounces Iranian regime, attacks on Gulf states
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan responded to criticism from former French ambassador to the US, UN, and Israel, Gerard Araud, and stated that the UAE will "never be blackmailed by terrorists."
Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of international energy conference due to Iran conflict, source says
The withdrawal of the CEO of the world's top oil exporter from this conference highlights the scale of the challenge he faces in dealing with the Iran crisis.
The mullahs’ war: how Iran is destabilizing the Gulf and the Sunni world - opinion
Iranian leaders have long framed their military posture as defensive. Yet the reality unfolding across the Middle East tells a very different story.
Gulf states expel Iranian diplomats as tensions rise over attacks, regional security
In four weeks of conflict, Iran has launched thousands of rockets and drones at the Gulf states, the UAE being the one targeted the most.
Egypt backs Saudi Arabia as Sisi condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states
In the meeting, the leaders discussed the challenges facing the region amid the current clashes with Iran.
US-Iran tensions rise as both sides threaten attacks on Gulf energy facilities
Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache amid escalating missile attacks
The ministry said in a statement that continued Iranian attacks would lead to further escalation and have "significant consequences" for current and future relations.
