The Gulf must build security that can outlast this war
Trump’s latest statement should accelerate the region’s move towards a layered and networked security architecture.

Trump’s latest statement should accelerate the region’s move towards a layered and networked security architecture.

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Iran says it plans to hold talks with Iraq and Gulf nations in Oman to help strengthen shared regional security.
US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after the IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.