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Trapped Between U.S. and Iran, Gulf Countries Face Nightmare Scenario

The energy-rich nations that sought to avert the American-Israeli war on Iran have been sucked into the spiraling conflict.

Trump says U.S. will insure maritime trade in Gulf amid Iran war

‘If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,’ Trump wrote.

Thousands in Iran Attend Burial of Children Killed in Bombing of School

There were students attending classes at the time that the school was destroyed. Some 175 people were killed by the attack on the...

Emirati Leaders, Seeking to Project Calm, Go to the Mall

A video released by Dubai’s government of the Emirati president visiting a mall underscored the authoritarian country’s efforts to maintain its placid reputation...

Why is the U.S. at war with Iran? A look at the shifting explanations

U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration have offered shifting explanations for why the war is necessary — and what the endgame is.

Israeli Plans Include Option of Going Deeper Into Lebanon, Officials Say

Israel said it deployed more forces in Lebanon to protect its people, but its military chief said the goal is more ambitious: to...

‘A feeling of bitter betrayal’ – Gulf States’ fears grow over Iran war fallout

“There is possibly a feeling of bitter betrayal” among Gulf countries over the Iranian response to the attacks, according to journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid,...

US will provide insurance for ships in Gulf amid Iranian attacks: Trump

US Navy ‘will begin escorting’ oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, if necessary, Trump says.

In Brief: Increasing Tensions Between China and Japan Create Risks for the Region

Tensions between China and Japan have been heating up in recent months, sparked in November by a statement from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...

UK, France send warships, air defence assets to Cyprus after drone attack

The development comes after an Iranian-made drone crashed into the UK’s military base in Cyprus.