Gulf States

US President Donald Trump gestures, before boarding Air Force One as he departs for Florida

Why Trump’s Saudi trip matters for the Trump doctrine

Gulf countries trust the US administration under US President Donald Trump a bit more than what they saw under Biden and Obama.

Lessons for today: how the Gulf War shaped Israel's defense strategy

How the 1991 Gulf War reshaped Israel’s defense strategy and the Middle East’s modern military landscape.

Qatar to vote on cancelling elections ‘in name of democracy and social cohesion’

Qatar votes on a referendum to cancel elections, ending Shura Council voting rights.

05/11/2024

Stop Israel from bombing Iran's oil sites, Gulf states urge US

To avoid getting caught in the crossfire, some Gulf states are lobbying Washington to stop Israel from attacking oil sites.

By REUTERS
10/10/2024

Tehran warns Gulf states: Aiding Israel against Iran will provoke response

An Iranian official told Reuters that "Iran made it clear that any action by a Persian Gulf country against Tehran" would be responded to accordingly.

By REUTERS
08/10/2024

Voices from the Arab press: Hamas is Terrorizing Gaza

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
23/07/2024

It's past time for Israel to administer a new civilian entity in Gaza

We have wasted enough time. The Israeli government should have decided on its day after plans six months ago.

By TAMIR HAYMAN
30/06/2024

Gulf Cooperation Council meets in Doha, focuses on Houthi attacks

The meeting was chaired by Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

Gulf states, vulnerable but influential, seek to stop new Iran-Israel war

Recent events highlight Gulf states' vulnerability, from Iran's seizure of a cargo ship to Yemen's Houthi attacks, impacting regional dynamics and Saudi-Iranian relations.

By REUTERS
14/04/2024

Bahrain releases 1,584 prisoners, including life sentences, in major pardon

Despite facing international scrutiny from entities like the United Nations for its trial and detention practices, Bahrain insists that its judicial proceedings adhere to international law standards.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
09/04/2024
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