Keywords: Gulf security


Qatar’s Emir Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza and Calls for Accountability

Qatar’s Emir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has called for Israeli leaders to be held accountable over the war in Gaza while urging Gulf states to strengthen security cooperation amid escalating regional tensions. Speaking before Qatar’s Shura Council on Tuesday, the emir......

King Mohammed VI reaffirms Morocco’s support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks

Morocco has reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia following a series of Houthi attacks targeting Saudi territory, with King Mohammed VI sending messages to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday, September 26. In the messages, the Moroccan monarch expressed......

Trump says Iran wants a deal at any cost as Washington holds firm on its conditions

US President Donald Trump has said Iran is seeking an agreement with Washington “at any cost,” while insisting that the United States will not accept a deal that fails to meet its demands. His remarks come as military tensions between the two countries continue to weigh heavily on regional......

Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz security with Saudi Arabia and Oman

Iran has intensified diplomatic consultations with its Gulf neighbors by holding high-level discussions on the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important maritime corridors. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate telephone conversations with his......

Air France extends suspension of Dubai and Riyadh flights over Gulf security concerns

Air France has once again postponed the resumption of flights to Dubai and Riyadh, underscoring the continued uncertainty surrounding air travel in the Gulf as regional security risks remain under close review. The French carrier announced that its services to and from the Saudi Arabian capital will......

US strikes Iranian radar sites after downing four drones near Hormuz

The United States military said it intercepted and destroyed four Iranian one-way attack drones on Friday as they approached the Strait of Hormuz, before launching retaliatory strikes against Iranian coastal radar installations. The latest exchange marks another escalation in months of military confrontation......

Kuwait condemns Iranian missile and drone attacks

Kuwait's Cabinet issued a strong condemnation on Tuesday of what it described as repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory. The government called the incidents dangerous provocations and reaffirmed Kuwait's right to defend its sovereignty and protect its population......

Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz security preparations

The Netherlands has announced the deployment of a minesweeper to the Mediterranean Sea as part of broader NATO contingency planning linked to potential security operations near the Strait of Hormuz following the end of the Iran conflict. According to Dutch authorities, the vessel will join NATO mine......

Ukraine confirms downing Iranian drones in Middle East operations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian forces have actively intercepted Iranian-designed Shahed drones in several Middle Eastern countries, marking a significant expansion of Kyiv’s operational role beyond its own territory. Speaking to journalists during a briefing reported......