Gulf Cooperation Council
Iran's attacks on Emirati tankers leaves Gulf united against Islamic regime - analysis
Gulf solidarity is now emerging in an even larger way than before. While some countries want an agreement that will end the fighting, they are also outraged by Iran’s new attacks.
The Gulf wants to end attacks from Iraq, but will it influence Baghdad before Iran does? - analysis
Gulf countries weigh next steps after Iran war amid Rubio visit to Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
Iran will connect electric grid to Qatar in near future, Tehran's energy minister says - report
Iran will soon begin implementing a long-planned electricity grid connection with Qatar, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said, adding that Tehran is also studying similar links with other Gulf states.
Qatar expands national service for non-residents born in the country, children of Qatari mothers
Those who enlist in the national service program will also receive financial incentives and have the opportunity to pursue permanent residency.
Gulf states couldn't bear cost of another war, pressure Trump to avoid attacking Iran - analysis
The Gulf countries, meanwhile, understood that they would bear much of the immediate cost of restarting the war against the Islamic regime.
UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report
The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.
Fractures rock Gulf alliance as UAE quits OPEC during Iran war - analysis
Abu Dhabi’s exit, a summit snub, and public criticism expose a widening Saudi-Emirati split reshaping energy and security coordination.
After Iran war, attack on Gulf States, will the GCC withdraw from Arab League - analysis
Abdullah Al-Khamis, a Kuwaiti political journalist, proposes an alternative: an Arab coordination council comprising the Gulf states, Jordan, Morocco, and Syria.
After the war: A more coordinated, but still divided, Gulf - opinion
Iranian strikes, targeting not only military assets but also civilian infrastructure, have underscored vulnerabilities across the Gulf.
Iran’s aggression forces Gulf states to rethink regional security - opinion
The UAE is redefining Gulf security, prioritizing capability and committed partners over rhetoric and ideology.
Gulf countries seeking seat at negotiation table following Iranian attacks
“The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stressed on Thursday the importance of Gulf states participating in any talks between Iran and the United States to end the war in the Middle East,” UAE news said.
Can France lead the charge in disarming Hezbollah? - opinion
France’s role in Lebanon could determine whether Hezbollah is contained or strengthened.
