Gulf
Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster
One slick appeared off the southern tip of Weshm Island, while a smaller one was spotted near Sirri Island in the center of the Gulf.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan forge new alliance as Middle East order shifts - analysis
Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia is a 'paper tiger,' weaker than it appears, Israeli former national security head says
Iran’s strikes expose failure of the Gulf states, tests regional stability - opinion
Iran’s missile and drone strikes hit Gulf states, testing trust, unity, and reliance on the US.
USS George H.W. Bush to deploy to Mediterranean, become third aircraft carrier in region - report
The Ford carrier strike group crossed the Suez Canal on Thursday, while the USS Abraham Lincoln is stationed in the Gulf.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles, drones, Bahrain suffers damage from Iran strike
Iran continues to launch attacks on Gulf countries, including Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base, amid operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion, causing damage in Bahrain's capital, Manama.
War with Iran reveals a new, unprecedented US-Israel alliance - opinion
Contrary to the common misconception, the US and Israel haven’t always been so tight.
Israel-Iran war: The psychological cost of infinite news sources - opinion
In modern war, information overload fuels panic, and stability and steadiness may be as critical as any weapon system.
Russia's Putin offers to mediate with Iran, calls US-Israeli strikes 'unprovoked aggression'
In a series of calls with the leaders of the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar, Putin criticized the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which the Kremlin described as "unprovoked aggression."
Marine insurers cancel war risk cover for ships due to conflict in Iran, Middle East
War risk cover will be excluded in Iranian waters, as well as the Gulf and adjacent waters, according to the notices.
UAE thwarts Iranian missiles: Residents receive safety alerts, reassured of safety
"Your safety is our top priority. Please stay indoors in safe places, wait for official instructions, and only trust updates from official sources," authorities said.
Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety
According to Fars, the IRGC Navy commander declared that, "The weapon that reaches the battlefield on the day of war is different from what is displayed in exercises."
Reuters sees map of UAE plans for Gaza housing complex on Israeli side of Gaza's Yellow Line
The planning map shows where the "UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex" would be constructed near Rafah.
