Gulf Tensions

A digital war reveals full scale of UAE-Saudi rift

Two Gulf states that once enjoyed close ties are now locked in a battle of narratives, signalling a regional realignment from the Red Sea to the Horn of Africa

Turkey hunts for new security alliances as regional tensions rise

Egypt says it has 'identical' positions with Saudi Arabia on Yemen and Sudan

How Saudi-UAE tensions could reshape regional alignments in 2026

UAE announces withdrawal of its forces from Yemen following Saudi strikes

Iran says it seized Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in Gulf

Israel attacks Iran

Gulf states must act to avoid Israel's war on Iran spiralling into chaos

Hadi Kahalzadeh

Israel attacks Iran

Israel attacks Iran: Will Gulf states lead or be left behind?

Andreas Krieg

Saudi foreign minister warns of 'dangerous' Iran nuclear acceleration

Turkey sees 'positive' momentum in talks to repair ties with UAE and Egypt

Erdogan and Mohammed bin Zayed discuss ties during phone call

'We don’t need to fight forever': Turkey hails 'new era' with UAE

Qatar appoints first ambassador to Saudi Arabia since Gulf crisis

Iran rejects Israel's 'baseless accusations' over deadly ship attack

Israel calls for UN action against Iran over ship attack in Arabian sea

Two crewmen killed in attack on Israeli-managed cargo ship off Oman

The winners and losers in a post-Trump Middle East

David Hearst

Qatar says UN has given initial okay for control of its own airspace

Saudi Arabia and UAE face off over energy deal

Saudi Arabia and the UAE: When crown princes fall out

Andreas Krieg