Gulf States News

Iran stated that a meeting with Gulf states in Oman was postponed at the request of 'some regional countries'.

Gulf states have postponed crucial talks with Iran due to a lack of consensus, hindering efforts to restore shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Pezeshkian has urged Gulf states not to allow the US to use their territory for attacks against Iran.

Iran's Foreign Ministry announced it will discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states in Oman on Monday. The meeting aims to foster better understanding among

Oman is reportedly attempting to arrange a meeting between the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Iran in Salalah on Monday. This would be th

Iran has attacked Jordan, Kuwait, and the UAE, claiming these actions were in retaliation for recent U.S. strikes, escalating the conflict in the Middle East.

Iran's Khamenei has reportedly sent a written message to Gulf rulers, urging them to confront a "real enemy."

Mojtaba Khamenei has called on Gulf states to unite against what he describes as the 'real enemy' in a written note.

Six months into the Iran war, Gulf states are developing new security partnerships that complement the existing US security role rather than replacing it.

Gulf states are weighing the implications of US sanctions against Iran, considering the potential for escalation in the region.

More than 20,000 Pakistanis have been deported from various Gulf states, with Saudi Arabia accounting for the highest number of these deportations.

While Saudi Arabia has diverted some oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz, most Gulf producers still lack a reliable alternative to the critical energy ch

Gulf energy producers have reportedly accepted Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing tensions, prioritizing peace over export delays, while Ir

Oman has proposed a Gulf-backed plan to Iran for managing the Strait of Hormuz, which includes collecting voluntary fees from ships using the waterway. The prop

The U.S. has conducted strikes against Iran and Bahrain, warning of further incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes in the Gulf escalate. This follows a w

Extreme weather is impacting the U.S., with tornadoes causing damage across the Midwest and Northeast, while Gulf states prepare for Tropical Storm Bertha, whic

Hundreds of U.S. diplomats are in limbo as the U.S.-Iran war escalates, leading the State Department to reduce staffing due to Iran's attacks on Gulf states. It

Analysts suggest Iran is bombing Gulf states to pressure Washington while deliberately avoiding direct confrontation with US forces. This strategy aims to achie

Iran has renewed its attacks on US Gulf allies following a seventh consecutive night of US strikes targeting Iranian military sites and logistics infrastructure

Explosions were reported across Iran overnight as the US launched a wave of strikes targeting military bases, following reports of attacks from neighboring Gulf

Donald Trump has abandoned his plan for a 20% Hormuz fee, opting instead for investment deals with Gulf states.

President Donald Trump stated that Gulf states would invest 'billions' in the U.S. during a meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, following controver

Donald Trump has withdrawn his proposal for a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, he plans to pursue investment deals with Gulf stat

World affairs editor Sam Kiley argues that Donald Trump is a dangerous ally for Gulf states, as the conflict with Iran extends to Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait, and