Gulf
Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit the Gulf since the US blockade began, carrying methanol from the UAE.
IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal
A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing
Gulf states on edge as US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without deal - analysis
Israel is well-positioned in the new Middle East - analysis
This week Israel announced a huge success in defense exports - in 2022 those exports were more than $12 billion.
Voices from the Arab press: Eliminating the supply chain of drugs
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
UAE says it withdrew from US-led maritime coalition two months ago
The Combined Maritime Forces is a 34-nation task force working on security, counter-terrorism and counter-piracy in the Red Sea and Gulf areas.
France, US, UK's show of naval strength against Iran in the Persian Gulf - analysis
Cooper said that “the Paul Hamilton team is doing remarkable work as we step up our patrols with regional allies and partners…This effort is about enhancing our collective vigilance and presence.”
Indian businesses invest billions in GCC
Experts disagree on the extent to which the Indian investments benefit the local economies
Middle East, Iranian media raise anger over Israeli 'crimes' on Temple Mount
A long list of condemnations and negative reports have emphasized the growing anger in the region at Israel over the Jerusalem tensions.
Will Gulf countries support the Syria-Turkey reconciliation? - analysis
Qatar, like Turkey, has backed the Syrian rebels and would not want to be seen to be selling them out. But it is also close to Iran as well as a strategic US partner.
Saudi, Iranian FMs to meet, discuss reopening embassies -Saudi state news
Earlier this month, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to re-establish relations.
Iraq’s former PM played key role in Iran-Saudi ties - analysis
Iraq’s role as a broker is also important and may show how Iraq can continue to work with both the Gulf, Iran, the US and other countries in the region.
What are the implications and challenges of the Syrian regime making inroads in the Gulf?
Syria's Assad is making outreach to Turkey via Moscow now that it knows China and Moscow can't help to rebuild Syria fast enough.