Saudi Arabia
Fractures rock Gulf alliance as UAE quits OPEC during Iran war - analysis
Abu Dhabi’s exit, a summit snub, and public criticism expose a widening Saudi-Emirati split reshaping energy and security coordination.
Global norms unraveled quietly, long before today’s conflicts - opinion
UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers' group
Israel sent Iron Dome system, dozens of IDF soldiers to UAE during Iran war
Forced off the fence: How neutrality towards Iran has failed Gulf states - editorial
The Gulf monarchies built modern states on a promise of order, growth, and security. Iran has attacked all three. They now face a test of seriousness.
‘More than symbolic’: Doha’s expulsion of Iran’s military, security attache signals shift in Gulf
Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi, a Saudi researcher specializing in international relations and the Gulf region, told The Jerusalem Post that Iran’s attacks constitute “a betrayal of the diplomatic detente.”
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 escalates attacks on Gulf states, targeting key oil and gas facilities
Saudi FM says his country reserves the right to act militarily against Iran and any trust with Tehran has been shattered.
Drones spotted over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, raising security concerns - report
Multiple drones were spotted in a single night in the last 10 days, as security concerns for overseas diplomatic posts and domestic bases increase, according to a report by The Washington Post.
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.
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.
Yemeni gov’t killed six protesters, wounded dozens in February demonstrations crackdown - HRW
The leadership’s January decision to dissolve the STC was a choice seen to have been heavily influenced by Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan's nuclear ambiguity in the shadow of Iran - opinion
Despite the tension stretching across the Middle East and striking the Muslim world, the only Muslim nuclear power has still not taken harsh steps and continues to straddle the fence.
NATO deploys Patriot missile defenses to Turkey as Iranian attacks continue against Middle East
Turkey, which has NATO's second-largest army and neigbhbours Iran, said last week the alliance had deployed a Patriot system to its southeastern Malatya province, near a NATO radar base.
