Oman

Iran tensions

Gulf states fear US attack on Iran spoils chance at 'concessions' from weakened Islamic Republic

The US and its Gulf partners agree Iran has been weakened, but they differ over how to capitalise on it
Diplomacy
Gulf leaders convinced Trump to go easy on Iran, say officials
Inside Oman
How Oman went from mediator to silent Saudi partner in Yemen fight
Gulf Tensions
Heated online feud erupts between pro-Saudi and pro-UAE accounts
Yemen War
What Yemenis in Hadhramaut and al-Mahra think of the STC takeover
Oman
Omani human rights advocate Talib al-Saedi 'forcibly disappeared', rights group says
Sudan war
The UAE has taken Sudan to the brink. Now it must use its power to end the war
Andreas Krieg
Israel's genocide in Gaza
The great betrayal: Why Arab and Muslim rulers backed Trump's Gaza plan
David Hearst
Israel's genocide in Gaza
As Israel wages war on the whole region, the Arabs are finally turning
David Hearst
Israel's genocide in Gaza
Turkey, Spain and 14 others warn against attacks on Gaza Sumud Flotilla
Israel's genocide in Gaza
Gulf states to activate joint defence mechanism, as Qatar calls for 'concrete' response to Israeli attack
Iran-Israel tensions
Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE are walking a tightrope
Giorgio Cafiero
Inside UAE
Climate change and cloud seeding 'exacerbated' deadly flooding in Gulf countries
Israel's genocide in Gaza
In Muscat, the Gaza war and attacks on Yemen have discredited the West
Joe Gill
Religion
Ramadan 2024: When does the holy month start and why do Muslims fast?
Israel's genocide in Gaza
Omanis boycott western brands over support for Israel's war on Gaza
Israel's genocide in Gaza
Red Sea attacks are rooted in western colonialism and piracy
Hicham Safieddine
Israel ICJ case
Why did Arab states not join South Africa's case against Israel in the ICJ?
Feras Abu Helal
Israel's genocide in Gaza
What’s behind the US and UK attacks on Yemen and will it widen the conflict?
Israel's genocide in Gaza
Israel-Palestine war: Japan ‘strongly condemns’ Houthi seizure of vessel in the Red Sea
Israel's genocide in Gaza
Middle Eastern McDonald's branches back different sides in Gaza war
Politics
How Turkey is at the forefront of Gulf security alliances
Ali Bakir
LGBTQ+
Queer Omani woman takes her own life while waiting for UK asylum