Gulf States
Khamenei vows to protect nuclear program, warns US over Gulf presence in written statement
Khamenei reiterated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies, accusing the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf and vowing to expel foreign forces.
Gulf states reject Iran’s proposal to share custodianship of Hormuz - report
Egypt’s dangerous pressure game against Israel - opinion
Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings
NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages
A NATO official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the mission amounted to "several hundred" troops.
Gulf states seek to balance diplomacy with deterrence policies as Iran war threatens region
Israeli and US actions against Iran, including strikes on key facilities such as Kharg Island, which hosts a large portion of Iran’s oil exports, have widened the confrontation.
UAE dismantles terror network tied to Hezbollah, Iran amid Gulf tensions, arrests suspects
According to the state news agency, the network was involved in "money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security."
Epic Fury: Moral obligations before declaring war on Iran - opinion
Does a political leader who chooses to go to war have the right to unilaterally put the lives of millions of citizens around the world at risk?
Gulf states at crossroads: Navigating the Iran war’s unwanted reality - opinion
The Gulf states’ ability to preserve stability, maintain strategic flexibility, and avoid being drawn into an escalation will shape the region for years to come.
Iran attacks pushing Gulf's Arab states toward unity, possible action against Tehran - analysis
Iran has sought to escalate incrementally against Gulf countries over the course of the three-week war.
Iran demands compensation from UAE over alleged role in US strikes
In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAE’s decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted "an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility."
Saudi FM: Kingdom reserves right to military action following Iran attacks
Both political and non-political responses are possible, threatened Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan amidst increasing Iranian missile strikes across the region.
US intelligence chief: Iran's regime intact but weakened by Operation Epic Fury
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies that Iran's regime, though weakened, is still capable of targeting US and allied interests in the Middle East.
Iran's IRGC Navy chief threatens retaliatory strikes on oil facilities across Gulf
Later, after Iran threatened Gulf states with retaliatory strikes, Qatar and Saudi Arabia reportedly intercepted multiple incoming missile barrages targeting oil and industrial sites.
