Gulf News

The Hidden Geopolitical Risk Threatening the Gulf's AI Ambitions.

The Hormuz Chokepoint: Assessing the Global Economic Impact of the Current Maritime Crisis.

Iran Issues Stark Warning of Innovative Defensive Tactics Amid Gulf Tensions.

Iran Announces New Maritime Control Rules Following Tanker Seizure.

Trump Calls for Iranian Surrender as Gulf Tensions Simmer.

President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric against Iran, urging the nation to surrender while dismissing its military capabilities. Despite a nominal ceasefire, regional instability around the Strait of Hormuz persists, impacting global oil security.

Tensions Escalate in Persian Gulf as UAE Reports Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes.

The Shifting Landscape: Why Gulf States Are Rethinking Their Reliance on Washington.

Iraq Shifts to Overland Oil Exports Via Syria Amid Hormuz Blockade.

Maritime Security Crisis: Oil Tanker Seized Off Yemeni Coast Redirected Toward Somalia.

An oil tanker, M/T Eureka, was hijacked off Yemen’s Shabwa province and is being navigated toward Somalia, marking a significant spike in regional piracy as international naval forces remain preoccupied with broader maritime conflicts.

US Military Diverts Iranian Oil Tankers Across Asian Waters Amid Escalating Maritime Standoff.

The U.S. military has intercepted and redirected three Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, including near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, as part of an ongoing maritime blockade against Tehran. These actions coincide with rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant disruption to global energy supplies.

A New Strategic Era: Why the GCC Must Prioritize Collective Defense and Economic Integration.

US President Trump Commends Gulf Allies for Resilience Amidst Iran Conflict.

President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar for their support during the 2026 Iran conflict, as the Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial traffic following a regional ceasefire.