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middleeasteye.networld2 days ago
Iran's Revolutionary Guards form new Iraqi cells
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has created small covert cells in Iraq to launch drone strikes on Gulf states hosting U.S. forces. The groups operate outside established militia structures and have carried out at least seven attacks since April.
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dutchnews.nlworld35 days ago
Iranian Police Chief Reports Over 6,500 Arrests Since Start of US-Israel Conflict
Iranian police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan stated that more than 6,500 people described as traitors and spies have been arrested since the beginning of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. State broadcaster IRIB carried the announcement.
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middleeasteye.netfinance37 days ago
Kuwait Says It Exchanged Fire With IRGC-Linked Boat Near Bubiyan Island, Summons Iranian Ambassador
Kuwaiti forces intercepted a fishing boat near Bubiyan Island earlier this month, exchanging fire with IRGC-linked operatives and wounding one officer. Kuwait formally accused the group of attempting an armed infiltration, summoned the Iranian ambassador and charged Tehran with v…
japantimes.co.jpworld39 days ago
U.S. Asks China to Influence Iran in Persian Gulf
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States hopes China will press Iran to change its course in the Gulf. Rubio described China as the top U.S. geopolitical foe while also calling it the most important relationship to manage. The comments came in a Fox News interview ai…
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Nbc Newsworld39 days agoUpdated
Saudi Arabia Conducts Airstrikes on Iran
Saudi Arabian Air Force carried out tit-for-tat strikes on Iran in response to Iranian attacks on Saudi oil, civilian and military sites in late March, Reuters reported citing Iranian and Western officials. The strikes occurred during the war and follow similar retaliatory action…
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uctoday.comworld40 days ago
Kuwait Arrests Four Iranian Nationals After Naval Incident Near Bubiyan Island
Kuwait arrested four men it accuses of being members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after an alleged attempt to infiltrate Bubiyan Island by sea on May 1. One Kuwaiti soldier was wounded during the confrontation. Iran denied the accusations, attributing the incident…
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Semaforworld40 days ago
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel; Israel Conducts Retaliatory Strikes
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has exposed limits to American military primacy, with Tehran leveraging geography and asymmetric tactics to blunt U.S. objectives. China has provided indirect support to Iran while expanding its economic and diplomatic role…
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middleeasteye.networld41 days agoUpdated
Bulk Carrier Struck by Unknown Projectile off Qatar Coast
A commercial bulk carrier was hit 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha on May 10, 2026, causing a small fire that the crew extinguished. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported no casualties or environmental damage and has not identified the source of the proj…
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agriculture.einnews.compolitics41 days ago
Former Qatari PM Calls for Saudi-Led 'Gulf NATO' as US Pivots from Middle East
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani said the United States-Israel war on Iran culminated from a long-term Israeli agenda and warned that Iran's weaponisation of the Strait of Hormuz is the most dangerous outcome. In an interview published 11 May 2026 he urged Gulf states to form a j…
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al-monitor.comworld41 days ago
Turkish Foreign Minister to Visit Qatar for Talks on Iran and Strait of Hormuz
Hakan Fidan will hold discussions in Doha on the Iran war, its impact on the Gulf and navigational safety in the Strait of Hormuz. The trip comes days after Fidan spoke twice with Iran's foreign minister and amid Turkey's ongoing contacts with the United States, Iran and Pakistan…
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middleeasteye.networld42 days agoUpdated
Bahrain Arrests 41 People Accused of Links to Iran’s IRGC
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 41 individuals accused of belonging to a group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The ministry said the arrests relate to espionage and support for Iranian attacks during the recent war with Israel and the Unite…
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pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics44 days ago
Qatar PM Meets US VP Vance to Discuss Pakistan
Qatar's prime minister met with Vice President Vance in Washington on Friday and stressed the need for all parties to engage in mediation efforts for a comprehensive peace agreement. The discussions come as the U.S. awaits Iran's response to a peace proposal relayed through Pakis…
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azernews.azworld45 days ago
U.S. Approves $17 Billion Missile Sale to Kuwait, UAE and Bahrain
The United States is proceeding with the sale of thousands of Patriot missiles valued at $17 billion to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. The transfers come as American and partner air defense stockpiles have been heavily depleted by the Iran war, with production rate…
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espn.co.ukfinance45 days ago
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Restore U.S. Military Access for Hormuz Mission
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions on U.S. military use of their bases and airspace. The move could allow operations protecting ships in the Strait of Hormuz to resume as soon as this week. The restrictions had been imposed after Gulf states raised concerns about Ir…
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rediff.comworld48 days ago
UAE Intercepts 19 Iranian Missiles and Drones, Injuring Three Civilians
United Arab Emirates forces engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones in response to Iranian attacks today. An Israeli air defense system in the UAE intercepted one incoming missile, amid high readiness in Israel. At least three civilians sustained mode…
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dnaindia.comfinance51 days agoUpdated
US Gas Prices Rise 47%, Q1 Economy Grows 2%
US gasoline prices have risen sharply to $4.30 per gallon since the Iran war began on February 28, marking a 47% increase. The economy expanded at a 2% annual rate in the first quarter of 2026, though inflation accelerated. Gulf states are reassessing security ties, with some dee…
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ecns.cnworld52 days ago
Iran Seeks Guarantees for Gulf Security, Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Iran's UN envoy stated that guarantees against further attacks are needed for stability in the Gulf region. The UN Security Council discussed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple nations calling for its reopening. Discussions between the U.S. and Iran on reopening t…
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japantimes.co.jpfinance56 days ago
Iran's Foreign Minister Visits Oman to Discuss Gulf Security Amid Leadership Transition
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with Oman's Sultan on April 26, 2026, to discuss security in the Strait of Hormuz and broader Gulf waters. The Sultan formally acknowledged Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader and offered condolences on Ayatollah Khamenei's deat…
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