Iran attacks in the Gulf states targeted U.S. bases and infrastructure, but also hit hotels, shopping centers and residential buildings – on a far larger scale than its assault on Israel. According to official data, the vast majority of the missiles and drones were intercepted
Within hours, Gulf governments condemned the attacks as violations of sovereignty and threats to civilian safety. Across the wider Arab world, however, reactions were more divided
The president loves the multi-billion-dollar deals he gets from the Gulf powers and gives them what they want in return, like a Palestinian state. Israel can't match that kind of influence
Tehran has already started drawing lessons from the 12-day war and may stress its convergence of interests with the Gulf as a basis for regional stability
After years of tension, Turkey launched a diplomatic charm offensive in 2020 to mend ties with Gulf countries, namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.
Iran's navy seized an oil tanker on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the center of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington, officials said, a seizure that further escalates tensions in the Mideast waterways. The vessel was once known as the Suez Rajan and was involved in a yearlong […]