Keywords: Gulf security


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......

Morocco under HM King Mohammed VI reinforces Solidarity with Arab Nations

Morocco, under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, continues its longstanding policy of solidarity with Arab nations, affirming a firm stance in support of Arab sovereignty and regional stability amid escalating tensions linked to Iran, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita stated. Speaking at the 165th......

Morocco calls for unified Arab response to Iranian aggressions

Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed on Sunday that the security of Gulf countries is closely linked to the stability of Morocco. Speaking during an extraordinary ministerial meeting of the Arab League, he called for a strong and unified Arab position in response to recent......

Qatar reports attack by ten Iranian drones, no casualties

Qatar reported on Friday that it was targeted by ten Iranian drones, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense. The attacks occurred as tensions rise between Tehran and Gulf monarchies. “The State of Qatar experienced waves of attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran involving ten drones,......

Lavrov and Qatari Prime Minister discuss Iran crisis in phone call

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation on Friday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss rising tensions surrounding Iran. According to official statements, both officials emphasized the urgent need to halt any military......