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Israel should use Iran ceasefire to advance regional ties and expand Abraham Accords framework

Opinion: The fragile truce offers Israel a chance to strengthen regional alliances, improve its global standing and build on the Abraham Accords, as Gulf states grow more aligned against Iran and the next phase of the conflict remains uncertain

Roy Binyamini | 04.17.26

Report: US-Iran deal may take months to finalize

Gulf states push for current ceasefire be extended to cover that period, as well as immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz, warning privately that failure to within the next month could trigger a global food crisis

ynet | 04.16.26

Endless war? Iran’s endgame scenarios and what comes next

Despite recent blows, Tehran will ramp up missile fire and continue attacks until deterrence is achieved, a senior official said, adding it can still target enemy defenses and sustain prolonged operations

Lior Ben Ari | 04.02.26

Rethinking Gulf prosperity: the limited role of broader Arab support in their success

Analysis: Gulf prosperity stems from oil wealth, internal policy and global alliances — not broader Arab support, challenging a common regional narrative

Rami Al Dabbas | 04.02.26

Arab disunity and the Gulf crisis: rethinking regional priorities

Analysis: As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, muted responses from across the Arab world are exposing deep divisions, forcing Gulf leaders to reassess alliances and signaling a shift away from traditional notions of pan-Arab unity

Rami Al Dabbas | 03.31.26

Gulf states urge Trump to intensify Iran war, officials say

After early complaints over lack of warning and ignored concerns, Gulf allies now see the war as a rare chance to weaken Iran’s leadership and are urging Washington to press ahead with the campaign

Associated Press | 03.31.26

The Islamabad illusion: Pakistan’s diplomacy as a shield for the Iranian axis

Opinion: As Iranian strikes hit Gulf states, Pakistan hosts regional talks billed as de-escalation, but critics say its ties with Tehran and maritime concessions raise doubts about neutrality and risk shielding Iran’s ongoing campaign

Amine Ayoub | 03.30.26

Iran threatens Gulf hotels it says are housing US troops

Many US troops have left bases hit by Iran for hotels and offices across the Middle East and even Europe, taking part in the war effort remotely; Iran warns sites could be targeted and urges hotels not to host American soldiers

Lior Ben Ari | 03.27.26

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

'Iran's revenge is best served cold': Gulf princes are caught in a trap

The Gulf is afraid of an agreement that will leave the ayatollah regime stronger, and the UAE and Saudi Arabia will support an escalation in the war - if Tehran does not accept significant restrictions on its missile, drone and nuclear programs.

Itamar Eichner | 03.26.26

Fresh produce and food products will be more expensive due to war

Damage to infrastructure in the Gulf has led to a global shortage of fertilizers, and its price has already jumped by 180% in Israel; There is also a 35% increase in packaging prices due to the rise in oil prices; Manufacturers: 'More extreme than corona or war in Ukraine'

Navit Zomer | 03.24.26

פרננדו אלונסו במכונית אסטון מרטין במרוץ הסיום של פורמולה-1 באבו דאבי

Iran war deals major blow to Gulf’s global sports dominance

For more than a decade, Gulf nations have relied on oil and gas wealth to attract marquee events, athletes and teams, using sports as a tool of soft power; recent events underscore the vulnerability of that strategy to regional instability

Guy Leiba‏ | 03.22.26

Not just Israel's problem: Hezbollah terror cells exposed across Gulf

Kuwait and the UAE uncover Hezbollah cells as fears grow over Iran-backed militias in Iraq; Lebanon condemns plot and vows cooperation in punishing those responsible

Lior Ben Ari | 03.21.26

Trading symbols for strategy: Egypt's necessary departure from Gulf diplomacy

Opinion: Egypt’s outreach to Qatar, framed as regional solidarity amid escalating conflict, reflects outdated diplomacy that overlooks Cairo’s growing reliance on Eastern Mediterranean energy ties and strategic alignment with Israel and the United States

Rami Al Dabbas | 03.19.26

Middle East conflict hits luxury brands as wealthy Gulf consumers pull back

While Israeli malls report spike in emotional spending between missile barrages, affluent consumers in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait are cutting back on fashion purchases, squeezing a market that drives about 10% of global luxury demand

Itay Yaacov | 03.19.26

עשן עולה ממתקני נפט בטהרן לאחר תקיפות של צה"ל

Gulf states to Israel, US: don’t stop until Iran’s regime is gone

Behind closed doors, senior Gulf officials are urging that the war end only with regime change in Tehran, warning that anything less would leave Iran’s threat to regional stability and energy security intact

Itamar Eichner | 03.19.26

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