Dossier
GCC states
Coverage of GCC states in the Nexus archive.
- Gulf escalation
The Islamabad MoU and US-Iran ceasefire are collapsing as both sides exchange attacks across the Gulf, targeting civilian sites and escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has suspended its commitments under the agreement, with threats to close another key trade chokepoint, the Bab al-Mandeb strait, while regional actors urge renewed dialogue to prevent further conflict.