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
Iran attacks may shift Gulf states from de-escalation to backing regime defeat - analysis
With large expat populations and large numbers of foreign workers, Gulf States thrive based on trade and having airports open and oil tankers able to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia rejects war with Iran and views Israel as a destabilizing force - opinion
The Gulf states see conflict with Iran as a threat to security, prosperity, and long-term plans.
Jordan’s careful war calculus in balance as Islamic regime’s future unknown, expert says
Jordan’s carefully balanced neutrality has been expressed through both its diplomatic statements and through its actions, said Ofir Winter, a senior researcher at the INSS, Tel Aviv University.
Over 200 US troops wounded in Operation Epic Fury as Iran war enters third week
The US military's Central Command said the vast majority of those wounded had suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already returned to duty. Ten of the injuries are serious, it said.
Trump warned Iran strikes could trigger retaliation on US Gulf allies, sources say
Pre-war intelligence assessments did not say that Iran’s response was "a guarantee, but it certainly was on the list of potential outcomes," said one source.
Gulf sources warn incomplete US strikes could leave Iran a lasting threat to oil routes - analysis
"There is a wide feeling across the Gulf that Iran has crossed every red line with every Gulf country,” said Abdulaziz Sager, chairman of the Saudi-based Gulf Research Center.
Gulf states use Israeli expertise against Iranian missiles, drones, ambassador to US says
According to Leiter, Israel has extended its help to all the Gulf countries interested in receiving it after more than 2,000 missiles and drones were launched against them by Iran.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise means Iran’s revolution is far from over - opinion
Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment suggests Iran’s theocratic regime will pursue the same revolutionary path.
Delta, United Airlines cancel Israel flights through June as foreign carriers extend suspensions
At present, foreign airlines cannot land at Ben Gurion Airport because of a NOTAM from the Israel Civil Aviation Authority, which severely restricts activity in Israeli airspace.
War tests India-Israel-Gulf ties but may deepen economic integration
The UAE-India free trade deal, the Israel-UAE agreement that followed the Abraham Accords, and the EU-India pact signed in January have opened new commercial routes across the region.