Temporary Hormuz solution deferred as Iran-Arab summit falls through
Saudi Arabia asked for the meeting to be postponed, but Tehran says it will continue to seek a regionally backed bill.
Six months into the Iran war, a new Gulf security architecture is emerging
Gulf states are building overlapping partnerships that complement, rather than replace, the US security role.
Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know
Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sanctions or missiles? How Gulf will view Trump’s new Iran approach
As Washington pressures Tehran, Gulf states weigh sanctions against the risk of escalation.
Turkiye lays out ‘mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Three nations to group ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.
Which other countries could join the Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact?
While Egypt has been floated as a candidate, analysts say Cairo may be wary of defence commitments.
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition’s naval defence to secure vital waterways.
IRGC strikes US targets in Kuwait a day after US hits Iran: Latest events
Iran says it struck Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on multiple locations in Iran, including Qeshm island.
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