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100 days of Iran war: Gulf states grapple with security and economic consequences
Iran war at 100 days: Gulf states grapple with stability June 4, 2026For the regional Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — the consequences of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran extend far beyond immediate military threat. Since February 28, when the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, and despite a nominal ceasefire, the GCC countries, have been performing a difficult balancing act. Key...
Iranian drone hits Kuwait’s main airport after US strikes Qeshm Island
Iranian drone hits Kuwait’s main airport after US strikes Qeshm Island Clashes continue as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran shows little progress. Clashes in the Gulf region have escalated, with diplomacy showing little progress, as Bahrain and Kuwait report attacks by Iran, while the US military announces “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island. According to Kuwait’s state news agency KUNA, the country’s international airport was hit by drones and missiles on Wednesday morning,...
India-Oman trade pact: Govt's 'Plan B' amid Hormuz crisis
Middle East chaos has kept the crucial Strait of Hormuz squeezed for over three months now, disrupting one of the world's busiest energy corridors, sending ripples across nations. But amid the chaos, India may have quietly found a Plan B — Oman. India's free trade agreement with Oman, which comes into effect on June 1, could help keep trade and energy supplies flowing when the Gulf region hits a rough patch, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
Reports: Washington could tap into Iran's frozen billions to pay for Gulf attack damage
The Iranian assets Washington is considering reallocating could include frozen funds, along with ships previously seized by the United States. The United States is considering reallocating Iranian assets to support its allies in the Gulf region with reconstruction efforts and compensation for damage resulting from Iranian attacks, according to a Reuters report. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly tasked a specialised team with drawing up a comprehensive assessment of the cost...
What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks
What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks Rubio says the US will lift sanctions on Iran only if it gives up enriched uranium, rejecting a Strait of Hormuz-linked deal. As the US-Israel war on Iran entered its 96th day, the conflict widened across the Gulf region, with both sides reporting new military actions. The United States military said on Wednesday it carried out “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, while Iranian media reported explosions in the...
Iran says US Kharg Island attack a failure
On Friday President Trump said the US had obliterated military targets on the Iranian oil hub island of Kharg and threatened to target the oil infrastructure there if Iran stopped ships going through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran accused Washington of a failed mission and warned that any attacks on its energy facilities would lead to strikes on US-linked oil interests in the region. Also: People in the Gulf State of Qatar have been told to evacuate several areas that could be targeted by...
Mojtaba Khamenei touts new anti-US alliance as Gulf backchannels seep into Tehran: analyst
Iran's supreme leader has launched a sweeping counteroffensive against President Donald Trump, attempting to rally Middle Eastern nations into an anti-American alliance, an analyst warned Sunday. The aggressive maneuvering came hours after Trump pitched an expansion of the Abraham Accords, as an analyst said Tehran is seeking to position itself as the region’s "new sheriff" while forcing Gulf states with backchannels to Iran to choose between Washington’s security umbrella and a "New Islamic...
‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war
Experts doubt that the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region is causing a pause in the US arms sale to Taiwan. A $14 billion weapons package, which is awaiting approval, is unlikely to be affected by the Iran situation due to the long processing time involved. Analysts suggest there is a low probability of any connection between the Gulf events and the delivery schedule for Taiwan.
Iraq Boosts Oil Exports as More Tankers Transit Strait of Hormuz
Energy Iraq Boosts Oil Exports as More Tankers Transit Strait of Hormuz Iraq is accelerating oil loadings at its main port and boosting shipments out of the Persian Gulf in the latest sign that the region’s top OPEC producers are getting more barrels through the vital Strait of Hormuz. Observed shipments of Iraqi oil exiting Hormuz or loading at the country’s southern port of Basrah total about 7 million barrels so far this month, according to tanker-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. That...
How have countries around the world responded to the US-Israel war on Iran?
How have countries around the world responded to the US-Israel war on Iran? The war, which has entered its 100th day, has upended global financial and energy markets, drawing concerns from world leaders. Sunday marks 100 days since the United States and Israel launched war on Iran – a conflict that has triggered a global energy crisis and darkened the global economic outlook.