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2 weeks ago

US-Israel playing Russian roulette with security of the region'

US and Israel jeopardize Gulf environmental security with military actions near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant.

US approves $16.5bn arms deal to Gulf states amid rising Iran tensions

The United States approved a $16.5 billion arms sale to UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan, including drones, missiles, radars, and F-16 aircraft, amid escalating Iran tensions.

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Israel Widens Scope Of Attacks, Hits Northern Iran, While Energy Sites Burn In Gulf Region

Israel expanded military operations into northern Iran, striking naval vessels on the Caspian Sea coast while threatening Iranian energy infrastructure across the Gulf region.

Drone strike disrupts Dubai flights as Iran continues Gulf attacks

Iran's attacks on Gulf countries have damaged civilian infrastructure including airports, with the UAE reporting casualties and flight diversions from Dubai International Airport.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Qatar's interior minister says security situation stable' amid Iran war

Qatar maintains stable security and possesses adequate resources to withstand Iranian attacks and regional conflict impacts.

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Brit arrested under UAE's draconian law for 'filming Iranian missile' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UAE enforces severe restrictions on freedom of expression through cybercrime laws that criminalize documenting and sharing sensitive events, resulting in arrests of tourists and residents for photographing missile strikes and other incidents.

Two killed in Oman by drones, several also fired at Saudi Arabia

Drones killed two foreign nationals in Oman's Sohar province while Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones targeting Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter amid regional tensions.

UN's failure to stop Iranian attacks sending dangerous signal': Qatar

Qatar's UN ambassador condemned Iranian missile and drone strikes as violations of international law, urging the Security Council to take immediate action to prevent further attacks on Gulf nations.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf

Iran escalated attacks on civilian infrastructure and Gulf shipping while US and Israeli forces conducted airstrikes, with Iranian officials warning of prolonged economic disruption through energy supply threats.

Qatar warns Gulf security is tied to global stability

Qatar's minister of state for foreign affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, speaks with Talk to Al Jazeera, as the Gulf faces its most dangerous escalation in years after coming under Iranian drone and missile attacks. Al Khulaifi condemns Iran's aggression, warns that attacks on energy infrastructure threaten global markets, and argues that Gulf security is inseparable from global stability.

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fromThe Washington Post

Dubai, oasis for business and partying, confronts war

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Persian Gulf nations, particularly Dubai, threaten the region's carefully cultivated image as stable, wealthy business and tourism centers.

Iran targets Israeli embassy in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia intercepts missile

Iran launched overnight attacks on multiple Gulf nations, Arab states, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, targeting military and diplomatic installations including Bahrain's Financial Harbour Towers and US military bases across the region.

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A long and troubled trail: Qatar's IRGC cell arrests strain Iran relations

Qatar arrested 10 suspects linked to Iranian IRGC cells conducting espionage and sabotage operations, straining relations with Iran despite Qatar's historical mediation role.

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Qatar announces arrest of Iran's IRGC sleeper cells

A long and troubled trail: Qatar's IRGC cell arrests strain Iran relations

Qatar arrested 10 suspects linked to Iranian IRGC cells conducting espionage and sabotage operations, straining relations with Iran despite Qatar's historical mediation role.

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Qatar announces arrest of Iran's IRGC sleeper cells

UAE tennis tournament suspended after drone interception sparks fire

An ATP Challenger tennis tournament in Fujairah, UAE was suspended and cancelled after drone interception debris caused a fire 15km away during Iranian military strikes on Gulf region targets.

fromAxios

UAE considers striking Iranian missile sites as regional war spreads

The UAE has endured approximately 800 Iranian projectiles despite not participating in the war, prompting consideration of active defensive measures and potential military retaliation.

What we know on day three of US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Iran launches retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region following US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, escalating regional conflict.

fromwww.dw.com

2 months ago

US-Iran tensions: Arab States and Israel navigate tightrope

Iran warns any US military action will prompt immediate, unprecedented response targeting Tel Aviv; Gulf allies deny airspace while naval forces converge.

2 months ago

Why Qatar is betting on diplomacy with Iran

Qatar conducts pragmatic diplomacy between Washington and Tehran to contain escalation and manage strategic risks threatening Gulf security and energy stability.

5 months ago

The GCC and collective security

Gulf states are reassessing security partnerships, exploring regional defence pacts and alliances with countries like Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey amid perceived Western unreliability.

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fromAxios

6 months ago

What to make of Qatar's diet Article 5 protections

A presidential guarantee gives Qatar US protection without Senate ratification, creating asymmetric obligations and leaving the pact vulnerable to future administrations and Congressional opposition.

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fromPrx

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Trump and Starmer discussed global crises without offering new solutions; US policies deter international students; Israel's Qatar strike alarmed Gulf states; cellphone bans explored.

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Watershed': How Saudi-Pakistan defence pact reshapes region's geopolitics

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact declaring aggression against one as aggression against both, reshaping Gulf security amid regional conflicts and India–Pakistan tensions.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact as regional tensions escalate

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a formal mutual defence pact institutionalising comprehensive military cooperation and altering regional strategic balance amid rising Gulf security concerns.

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