Persian Gulf

Following the Iranian attack in Kuwait, a diplomatic source expressed frustration that the countries of the region are the ones bearing the consequences of the continued launches. "We are losing trust in Iran," he added.

Oil exports from the Persian Gulf have recovered to about two-thirds of pre-war levels, limiting the impact of the conflict with Iran on global prices. Total regional exports have reached 15–16 million barrels per day.

Satellite imagery has revealed dozens of ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman. While Iran struggles under a naval blockade, regional states are successfully adapting their supply chains, using the open sea to transit millions of barrels of crude.

The spokesperson for the terrorist organization, Hossein Mohebbi, said in an interview with Iranian media that Washington is "unaware" of the Iranians' intelligence surveillance methods. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: "We will not surrender to the aggressor's dictates to end the war"

Senior regime officials in Tehran are increasing pressure on Gulf states hosting American forces: an Iranian parliament member warned Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE, while Qalibaf called for establishing a new regional security order independent of Washington.

A photo published on Wednesday by the Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, during a visit to Iraq, created a storm when the caption "Persian Gulf" appeared in the background. The post was published after a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart, who responded with a photo of his own with the caption "Arabian Gulf". The embarrassing AI video, and the background to the confrontation: a deadline for the...

Following reports of crew mental health struggles and supply shortages, the USS Abraham Lincoln has ended its 270-day mission and is returning to the US. It will be replaced by the USS George Washington.

The Iranian regime has formulated a two-stage plan marking a shift from a policy of containment to offensive operations. According to a source close to the Revolutionary Guards, Tehran recognizes the effectiveness of the American siege and is attempting to force Donald Trump to ease sanctions.

While eyes are turned to the security tensions, the Swiss bank EFG reveals the main factor that is wiping out billions and explains why some countries in the region are in much greater danger than others.

A long-standing dispute over the strategic 'Khor Abdullah' shipping lane between Iraq and Kuwait has intensified. The situation escalated following the death of an Iraqi fisherman by Kuwaiti Coast Guard fire, triggering protests and the appearance of UAVs bearing 'revenge' slogans.

The Pentagon is analyzing whether to rebuild American bases in the Persian Gulf damaged by Iranian attacks. Alternatives include shifting forces westward, including to Israel, despite US concerns regarding potential espionage.

Arab intelligence reveals a strategic shift in Iran's leadership toward moving to offensive operations on enemy territory. The plans include attacking energy facilities, sabotaging internet cables, and the possibility of ground activity in Kuwait. A series of new appointments by the Supreme Leader is intended to tighten the chain of command in preparation for an expanded conflict.

Following an oil spill that reached the shores of Qeshm Island, Tehran demands that the issue of compensation and environmental restoration be included in any future agreement regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

US allies in the region fear that the president is failing to bring an end to the war with Iran: "Washington is not enough."

A commander in the Revolutionary Guards told the newspaper "Al-Akhbar" that Iran has been preparing for years for the possibility of closing the Strait of Hormuz. He further revealed that after the decision to close the strait, several Gulf states approached Iran with a request for passage approval, but in most cases were refused.

More than 20,000 km of new pipelines are under discussion against the backdrop of the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Countries in the Persian Gulf and Africa have discovered the potential, which is already yielding profits: "Demand is not expected to fade."

World press headlines: Gulf states realize Iran is expected to gain control over Hormuz but prefer this to continued fighting; a new low in Israel-Spain relations; and the severe mental health crisis in Iran.

Alongside the emerging outline, hardline media outlets in Iran are disseminating messages rejecting the agreements reached between the sides. Simultaneously, Tehran is conducting separate negotiations with Oman regarding a regional shipping arrangement that includes the collection of fees—a demand the United States rejects outright.

Tehran threatens to strike the oil, electricity, and water infrastructure of Gulf states if they do not pressure Donald Trump to stop the attacks and resume negotiations. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman are working to prevent regional escalation.

This time, no one was surprised when Donald Trump announced the postponement of the strike "because the Iranians asked" or some other lie. As usual, the Iranians denied any agreement and, as proof, attacked another ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

The tension in the Persian Gulf brings to mind Churchill's famous observation about Americans. Donald Trump now finds himself deep in a cycle of frustration, struggling to navigate Middle Eastern realities.

Against the backdrop of the cancellation of the American strike, Gulf states are demanding interceptors and defense guarantees from Washington - and expressing frustration at the lack of a clear strategy. In Tehran, they are threatening preemptive attacks if negotiations fail. At the same time, attempts to formulate an arrangement for opening the Strait of Hormuz continue.

Saudi Arabia is calling on the US and China to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Frustrated by the lack of progress, regional states are pushing for decisive action against the Iranian threat.

Although Gulf Cooperation Council states view Tehran as a major threat, the recent war has proven there is no unified Gulf position. From Oman, which sticks to dialogue, through Bahrain, which relies on military deterrence, to Saudi Arabia and the UAE — a comprehensive analysis of the countries' approaches and the critical significance for Israel's foreign and security policy.

About 6,000 seafarers remain trapped on 400 vessels in the Persian Gulf due to ongoing fighting in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN is calling for a safe maritime corridor to facilitate their rescue, highlighting cases where crews have been abandoned without basic supplies.

For the first time in two weeks, an unusual silence was recorded on the ground tonight, and no American attacks were carried out in Iran. Iranian television broadcast a propaganda report from the shores of the Strait of Hormuz, but behind the belligerent messages, Tehran is deeply concerned about an American commando raid on the underground nuclear facility at Mount Makush. Here are the latest...