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Global oil prices fluctuated significantly amid uncertainty surrounding the status of US-Iran peace talks and the imposition of new US sanctions targeting Iranian procurement networks. This diplomatic tension and the prospect of future discussions kept investors on edge.
Iran has formally demanded compensation from five Arab Gulf states, accusing them of collaborating with and enabling US-Israeli aggression and attacks against its territory. This demand comes amidst a condemnation of a US naval blockade and calls for diplomatic solutions to ongoing regional tensions.
European and Arab states have pressured Israel to stop targeting Beirut, a Western diplomat said, two days after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that left more than 300 people dead.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and foreign ministers from four EU countries have arrived in Kyiv to commemorate the anniversary of the Bucha massacre, joining other EU foreign policy officials to express unwavering support for Ukraine and reiterate commitment to holding Russia accountable for its crimes.
Former President Donald Trump claims the U.S. is negotiating with Iranian leadership and has made 'progress' on a deal, but simultaneously threatens to destroy Iran's oil wells, Kharg Island, and desalination plants if an agreement is not reached shortly. Gulf allies are reportedly urging him to continue fighting until the Islamic regime falls.
Iranian nuclear facilities were attacked, with Israel claiming responsibility just hours after threatening to escalate military operations against Iran. Israeli forces confirmed bombing Iran's Arak heavy-water reactor, targeting key infrastructure for plutonium production, following earlier reports of US and Israeli strikes on facilities in Arak and Ardakan.
Με τα Στενά του Ορμούζ να είναι σχεδόν αποκλεισμένα, το λιμάνι της Τζέντα στην Ερυθρά Θάλασσα της Σαουδικής Αραβίας προετοιμάζεται για αυξημένη δραστηριότητα τις επόμενες δύο εβδομάδες. Αραβικά…
An analysis suggests Arab states should be wary of Israel's growing energy influence and gas exports, highlighting their dependence revealed by the Iran war.
Iran has sought to escalate incrementally against Gulf countries over the course of the three-week war.
Iran's relations with Gulf Arab states require a 'serious review' in light of the US-Israel war against Iran, according to a statement. The country emphasized that regional prosperity depends on limiting external influences and cooperation among neighbors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is sending military experts to three Arab states to help them defend against drone and missile attacks, leveraging Ukraine's experience in countering such threats.
Gulf Arab states are concerned about both Iran being under attack and being attacked by Iran, as they consider what to expect from the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and the ongoing 'Rebus in the Gulf' situation.
An analysis suggests that while the US may have ignited the war with Iran, Gulf Arab states are ultimately paying the price, according to Gulf sources.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
Arab states in the Persian Gulf are facing critically low supplies of interceptor missiles needed to shoot down Iranian missiles, two regional officials confirmed to CBS News.
Iranian strikes on Saudi oil, water, and diplomatic sites have crossed key red lines experts warn, forcing Riyadh to weigh retaliation against fears of wider regional escalation.
The Group of Arab States stated at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that the attacks launched by Iran in retaliation for the operation of the United States and Israel…
The war has already become regional: Iran is attacking American-aligned Arab states in the hope that they will pressure Trump to sign a ceasefire Last week, during his State of the Union address on…
Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.
Iran launched a new wave of attacks on Israel and US bases in the region on Sunday after announcing this morning that "the most ferocious offensive operation in the history of its forces…" would follow.
The Arab League has issued a condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting various Arab states, amidst escalating regional tensions.
Several Gulf Arab states, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, reported intercepting Iranian missiles after Tehran vowed retaliation for U.S.-Israel strikes.
Iran fires missiles at Gulf Arab states; one killed in Abu Dhabi The Straits Times
At least one person was killed in Abu Dhabi on Saturday and explosions were heard in Dubai after Iranian missiles struck the United Arab Emirates in retaliation for joint US and Israeli attacks on…
The Embassy of Palestine in Montenegro announced that foreign ministers from several countries have condemned the statement by the US Ambassador to Israel, who suggested it would be acceptable for Israel to control territories belonging to Arab states.
Arab states condemn US envoy’s remarks The Daily Star
Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita affirmed the country's alignment with Arab partners during an emergency League of Arab States meeting, addressing escalating tensions linked to Iran.
Iran has issued a demand for compensation from five Arab states, alleging their participation in US-Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic.
The United States is reportedly concentrating its foreign policy efforts on Iran, while China's President Xi Jinping faces limitations regarding actions concerning Taiwan.
Foreign Ministers from UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's ongoing restrictions on freedom of worship for Muslims and Christians in occupied Jerusalem.
A deadly gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region has killed at least 70 people and injured 30, with almost 6,000 displaced, according to human rights groups and initial reports. Multiple sources confirm the significantly higher death toll.
Donald Trump denies a cease-fire with Iran, despite asserting Iran is eager for a deal and negotiating with the US, while Tehran denies direct talks. Amidst ongoing strikes, focus on Iran talks, and discussions of US troop deployment to the Middle East, crude oil prices and tech stocks have risen, as Iran reviews a US ceasefire plan.
Arab states face dilemmas regarding their alignment with the US or Iran, with some expressing concern that Israel is benefiting most from the ongoing conflict, while Iran hopes to remove the US from the region.
Qalibaf urges Arab states to seize region’s ‘destiny’ and end dependence on US Tehran Times
Gulf Arab states are reportedly urging the United States not to halt its military actions against Iran, advocating for a sustained campaign until the Islamic Republic is permanently incapacitated to prevent future threats to oil lifelines.
Gulf Arab states have faced more than 2,000 missile and drone attacks since the outbreak of the war on February 28
Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has…
Behind the scenes, resentment is mounting in Gulf Arab capitals at being drawn into a war they neither initiated nor endorsed but are now paying for economically and militarily.
According to Gulf sources, the US has initiated a war with Iran, with Gulf Arab states bearing the consequences.
Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia condemn Iran’s attacks on Arab states Jordan Times
Uzbekistan is engaged in discussions aimed at expanding its bilateral cooperation with various Gulf Arab States.
Gulf Arab States Face Hard Choices as Iran Widens Attacks Bloomberg.com
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran on Monday.
Afghan and Pakistani troops battled along their border, Afghan residents and officials told reporters on Sunday, with the fighting coming alongside multiple strikes including the former US airbase at Bagram. Months of cross-border clashes have flared since Thursday when Afghanistan launched an offensive along the frontier, with Pakistani forces hitting back on the border and from the skies. Residents in multiple areas bordering Pakistan spoke of overnight fighting, while two civilians were...
Iran hits countries hosting US forces in Middle East Kuwait Times
Arab League condemns Iranian attacks on Arab States - Region - World Ahram Online
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest international hub, has suspended all flight operations indefinitely following a wave of Iranian missile strikes across Gulf Arab states on Saturday.
Iranian missiles hit several Gulf Arab states on Saturday after Tehran pledged to retaliate against attacks by the United States and Israel, bringing conflict to a part of the Arab...
The Revolutionary Guard said in a statement that in the first phase of the operation, named “Truthful Promise 4,” Iran’s military struck the command of the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain, as well as US…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the upcoming visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting Israel's formation of a 'hexagon of alliances' with India, Arab states, African countries, Cyprus, and Greece to strengthen political, economic, and security ties.
Arab states have criticized former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for stating it would be 'fine' for Israel to take over the Middle East.
An analysis identifies the USA, Arab states, the EU, AIPAC, and Israel's own opposition as five key enablers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing they have claimed to seek peace while facilitating permanent occupation.
A 2024 democracy index report indicates that Morocco leads among Arab states, while Tunisia has seen a decline in its democratic standing and Algeria continues to be classified as authoritarian.
A UN study indicates that the war against Iran could severely impact growth, jobs, and income across much of the Arab world, potentially costing Arab states up to $194 billion.
US President Donald Trump shared a video purportedly showing a munitions depot in Iran being attacked, following reports of a US bombing in the night. American officials have confirmed that the US military struck a large ammunition depot in Isfahan with 907-kilogram bunker buster bombs during intense US-Israeli attacks, with witnesses recording dramatic footage of the strikes and explosions also reported in Tehran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates, securing a new defense cooperation agreement and discussing security. This visit follows a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine seeks broader arms partnerships with Gulf states to counter Iranian drones.
The UN Security Council debates freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Arab countries consider joining the war against Iran, with Turkey urging de-escalation, while Saudi Arabia's strategic thinking has shifted from seeking de-escalation to seeing 'no coexistence' with hardline Iran.
A security expert warns that no country, including wealthy Arab states and the Czech Republic, is adequately prepared for drone defense, suggesting Ukraine offers valuable lessons and hope.
Το Ιράν έχει επανειλημμένα στοχεύσει ενεργειακές εγκαταστάσεις σε αραβικά κράτη του Κόλπου από την έναρξη του πολέμου τον περασμένο μήνα.
The ministerial-level council of the League of Arab States has renewed its appreciation for the efforts of the Al Quds Committee, chaired by King Mohammed VI, in safeguarding Jerusalem.
Iran's Shi'ite allies in Lebanon and Iraq have joined the war in the region unleashed by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran. The U.S. says Iran has armed, funded and trained the Houthis with help from Hezbollah.
Attacks on airports, ports, and oil infrastructure are causing resentment among Arab states in the Gulf, who claim they have been drawn into a war they did not desire, implying a connection to former President Trump's policies.
An article suggests that the US has ignited a war with Iran, with Gulf Arab states bearing the consequences and paying the price for the conflict.
Resentment mounts in Gulf states as Iran strikes hit key infrastructure, causing economic and military strain: sources
San Francisco-based Planet Labs PBC announced a 96-hour delay for some of its satellite imagery from the Middle East, including the Gulf Arab states, Iraq, Kuwait, and neighboring conflict zones, citing losses in the Gulf following Iranian attacks.
The Gulf's War: Iranian Strikes Shake the Arab States' Business-haven Image Haaretz
The war has already become regional, after Iran's decision to attack Arab states that are US allies, as well as its neighbors across the Gulf.
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded target...
The United States and six Arab states published a joint statement condemning Iran’s missile and drone attacks on their countries and reaffirmed their right to self-defence.
Iran has fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel
Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian retaliatory actions are reported across the Middle East, including missile strikes on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah island and other areas with US military bases.
On the occasion of the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, official Riyadh also spoke out, and Saudi Arabian officials stated that they would support all Arab countries whose territories Iran attacked in retaliation for...
Iran fires missiles at Gulf Arab states, one killed in Abu Dhabi Reuters
A report indicates that more than 1,000 teachers have resigned in Ethiopia's Amhara region, with many reportedly seeking opportunities in Arab states.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is working to form a regional alliance to counter what he described as 'radical Shia axis' and 'emerging radical Sunni axis'.