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.
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S Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain report attacks after Iran-US truce
Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.
GCC, other Middle East nations react to Iran-US ceasefire announcement
Countries in the region welcome the temporary truce and urge negotiations for the war’s permanent end.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 38 of US-Israeli attacks?
Tensions continue after Trump’s threat on Truth Social for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz
The GCC and Iran can come up with a new security architecture for the Strait of Hormuz that can give Trump an off-ramp.
Kuwait desalination plant, oil refinery hit by missile and drone strikes
Twelve people were injured by falling debris in the UAE, fire at Abu Dhabi gas plant.
From: NewsFeed
‘It’s the beginning of the end’ of the American security order
Trita Parsi, Vice President of the Quincy Institute, says the American security order is entering its final phase.
Published On 2 Apr 2026
GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways
Jassim al-Budaiwi calls on UN Security Council to guarantee ‘uninterrupted navigation through all strategic waterways’.
From: NewsFeed
Iran releases mocking missile launch video after Trump threats
Iranian state media released footage showing the launch of missiles plastered with messages mocking Donald Trump.
Published On 2 Apr 2026
From: NewsFeed
How Pakistan positioned itself at the center of global crisis management
Pakistan has emerged as a global crisis mediator amid the US war on Iran.
Published On 31 Mar 2026
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War on Iran: Washington’s history of making other nations pay for conflicts
White House says Trump could ask Arab nations to bear the cost of the Iran war.
