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22
Oct

US Orders Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia as Deadly Houthi Strikes Escalate

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The United States has ordered non-essential government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, raising concerns about a widening regional conflict and the security of critical infrastructure in the Gulf. The US State Department confirmed the departure order on Wednesday, citing increasingly frequent Houthi attacks […]

19
Oct

Qatar to Announce New Defence Production Hub Amid Rising Regional Security Threats

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Qatar is preparing to announce a new local defence production hub as the Gulf state seeks to strengthen its military capabilities and reduce reliance on external suppliers amid escalating security concerns across the Middle East. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of State for Defence Affairs, announced the planned initiative on Monday while […]

13
Oct

Riyadh Airport to Remain Closed Until October 17 After Deadly Houthi Attacks

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Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until at least October 17 following a series of deadly missile and drone attacks attributed to Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, disrupting air travel and raising security concerns across the Gulf. Saudi aviation authorities extended the suspension to allow safety inspections and ensure the airport’s […]

Qatari Premier Says Gulf States Must Act Together On Iran
21
Sep

Qatari Premier Says Gulf States Must Act Together On Iran 

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SHEIKH MOHAMMED CALLS FOR A REGIONAL SECURITY FRAMEWORK AS QATAR LAUNCHES NEW DOMESTIC INVESTMENT PLATFORM Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has called for a stronger regional security framework involving Gulf states and Iran, saying the region cannot return to its previous security arrangements following […]

14
Aug

JD Vance Says Trump Has ‘A Lot of Tools’ to Pressure Iran Over Nuclear Program

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Vice president signals broad range of economic and diplomatic options U.S. Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump has “a lot of tools” available to pressure Iran over its nuclear program, underscoring the administration’s readiness to intensify economic and diplomatic measures if Tehran refuses to curb its nuclear activities. Speaking during a media interview […]

14
Aug

US Warns Iran of Intensified Economic Pressure as Two More Ships Are Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

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Washington signals tougher sanctions while Gulf shipping risks deepen The United States has warned Iran that it is preparing to significantly increase economic pressure after two additional oil tankers were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating fears of a wider regional confrontation and renewed disruption to global energy supplies. The latest incidents involved […]

04
Aug

Trump Says Planned Talks Are Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ to Avoid Attacks

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Washington signals diplomacy remains possible, but warns military options remain on the table U.S. President Donald Trump has described upcoming talks with Iran as the country’s “last chance” to avoid attacks, sharply escalating pressure on Tehran ahead of a new round of negotiations aimed at defusing tensions over its nuclear program and regional activities. Speaking […]

15
Jul

Iran Launches Strikes on Gulf Targets After Fourth Night of Heavy U.S. Attacks

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The conflict between Iran and the United States has escalated sharply after Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes against U.S.-linked military targets across the Gulf region following a fourth consecutive night of intensive American airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure. The latest exchange marks one of the most dangerous phases of the […]

Threat Follows Strait of Hormuz Closure and Renewed U.S. Blockade
15
Jul

Threat Follows Strait of Hormuz Closure and Renewed U.S. Blockade

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IRGC Warns Additional Export Corridors Could Be Closed Threat Follows Strait of Hormuz Closure and Renewed U.S. Blockade Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close additional strategic export corridors that it says benefit the United States and its allies, according to Iranian media reports. The warning comes after Iran’s reported closure of the […]

14
Jul

President Trump Announces New Iran Blockade

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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the reinstatement of a U.S.-led naval blockade targeting Iran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran and raising fresh concerns about stability in the Middle East and the global energy market. The announcement follows renewed military exchanges between U.S. and Iranian forces after the […]

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