How the Gulf will manage collective security after the Iran war ends
An Iran-US deal could provide an opportunity for Gulfs to review their security arrangements.
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Trump says Iran attack on ‘hold’: What we know about latest negotiations
Iran said its demands for peace include lifting sanctions, but other sticking points are likely to remain.
India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer
A deal inked during Modi’s visit to the UAE focuses on maritime security, cyberdefence, and military collaboration.
Former Qatar PM: Netanyahu using Iran war to reshape Middle East
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim warns Strait of Hormuz crisis is most dangerous fallout of war on Iran, calls for ‘Gulf NATO’.
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Gulf states urge UN action to ensure Strait of Hormuz safety
Draft resolution demands Iran halt attacks, pin-point mines and ensure passage of humanitarian aid through strait.
Lessons from the war: A call for strategic reckoning in West Asia
The Israeli-US war on Iran shattered long-held assumptions about security, deterrence and stability in the region.
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What’s the significance of UAE’s Fujairah, hit on Monday?
If confirmed, it would be Iran’s first attack on the UAE since the US-Iran ceasefire took effect on April 8.
The UAE’s OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity
The move reflects a widening confrontation with Saudi Arabia and a fundamental realignment of alliances.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?
Trump says Iran is in a ‘state of collapse’ as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia.
From: NewsFeed
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran
The United Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+.
Published On 28 Apr 2026
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
High-level GCC summit in Jeddah embodies ‘unified Gulf stance’ towards the war, Qatar’s emir says.
