Oman

Egyptian dissident with newborn released in Oman following pressure

Lawyer says Mariam Abdelbasette still a 'virtual prisoner' as she waits to be allowed to leave Gulf state

Trump's U-turn on Iran war has ended Israel's Middle East dream

David Hearst

'From outlier to trailblazer': How Oman offers a glimpse into the post-war Gulf

International law

Norway: International law is worth defending, even when allies break it

US attack kills three Indian sailors in Gulf of Oman

How a regional defence pact could deal the final blow to Israel's violent expansionism

David Hearst

How the Strait of Hormuz crisis is reshaping the old world order

Idriss Hadj Nacer

Egyptian activist in 'real danger' in Oman as she faces extradition over social media posts

Is Iran the new regional superpower?

Kayhan Barzegar

UK says Iran nearly hit British troops, won't rule out participation in strikes

With Khamenei's killing, US-Iran relations have crossed a threshold. What next?

Elijah J Magnier

'Dismayed' Oman foreign minister says US-Israeli attacks began with deal in reach

Saudi-UAE Tensions

How Saudi Arabia plans to reshape the Middle East

David Hearst

Saudi Arabia starts Ramadan on Wednesday, but many others to begin a day later

Ramadan moon sighting 2026: Will the UAE break with Saudi Arabia on start of holy month?

US-Iran Tensions

US, Iran confirm nuclear talks in Oman after venue and agenda dispute

Trump's plan to force Iran to surrender is a fatal error

David Hearst

US-Iran Tensions

What military assets does the US have in the Middle East?

Israel attacks Iran

Israeli report says Jordan and UAE to support potential US attack on Iran

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

Gulf leaders convinced Trump to go easy on Iran, say officials