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Tucker Carlson says Israel sought regional hegemony by weakening Gulf states through Iran war

The conservative commentator claims Israel’s strategic goal was to expand its influence while weakening Iran, the Gulf and the US military presence

US presence in Gulf 'not enough' for security, Qatari official says

To sustain global influence, Gulf economies recalibrate foreign investments as war drains revenues

Has Washington reached the end of its Iran playbook?

Seyed Hossein Mousavian

Return of US diplomats to Middle East seen as reducing risk of return to war

Israel's genocide in Gaza

Why the Mecca Agreement has given the UAE-Israel alliance the jitters

David Hearst

Iran warns enemies to 'anticipate strategic surprises' as it shifts from a defensive stance

Iran war pushes Middle Eastern airlines towards $4.3bn loss in 2026

How a pragmatic axis could reshape the Middle East

Marco Carnelos

Some Gulf states signal they aren't opposed to paying fees in Hormuz, sources say

Former Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74

World Cup 2026: Arab teams offer a master class in grace and solidarity

Mostafa Mohamed

US cancels waiver allowing Iran oil sales as Gulf vessels attacked

Will the Iran-US MoU reshape economic relations in the Gulf?

Israel's genocide in Gaza

Belgium considers becoming latest EU country to recognise Palestinian statehood

On its 250th birthday, America must leave behind the illusion of primacy

Jeffrey D. Sachs

US needs to move bases from Gulf to Israel, former Centcom commander says

UK Islamic finance sector worth £6bn and drives Gulf investment, report says

Has Greece become Israel's Trojan Horse in the Gulf?

Ali Bakir

Syria after Assad

Damascus races to reassure Beirut as Trump pushes Syria to take on Hezbollah

Infantino’s Middle East playbook: How Fifa boss uses geopolitics on the World Cup stage