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 king invites Qatar emir to GCC summit in Riyadh next week

Saudi model vs Saudi activist: The $5m legal battle brewing in Manhattan

France says Abu Dhabi to host headquarters for European Gulf naval mission

UAE to host European fleet patrolling Gulf

Why the UAE needs to scupper a Saudi deal with Qatar

David Hearst

US Air Force chief 'hopeful' Gulf crisis will end, urges unity against Iran

Israeli official set to attend Iran-focused maritime security conference in Bahrain

Iran tanker hit by suspected missile strikes near Saudi port

Pompeo claims Iranian tanker held by UK has offloaded oil to Syria

Iran says it foiled Israeli-Arab plot to kill Quds chief Soleimani

EXCLUSIVE: Saudi Arabia gives 'green light' for talks with Iran

Saudi Arabia has sent messages to Iran's president, says Tehran