Gulf states

Iran has warned Gulf states that any new U.S. attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region. This follows President Trump's July 28 threat to strike Iran's energy network and infrastructure.

US President Donald Trump has decided to hold off on major new strikes against Iran, following a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who urged de-escalation. Trump stated Israel has joined the US in this commitment, though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet commented.

President Trump is pausing planned military action against Iran to allow negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, while warning the pause depends on reaching a deal quickly. The article notes Israel's caution, Gulf states pursuing independent security strategies, and potential regional power shifts from a Hormuz agreement amid ongoing Gaza and Lebanon conflicts.

Iran’s foreign ministry warned Gulf states not to allow the US and Israel to use their territory for attacks on Iran, calling it a legal, religious, and moral duty. The statement followed a warning from US President Donald Trump about launching new attacks on Iran.

Iran has continued its attacks on Gulf states, which it describes as retaliatory for U.S. strikes on Thursday. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed a 'retaliatory attack' on Kuwait as part of this escalation.

Gulf states are urging China to use economic influence to pressure Iran into a negotiated deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as doubts grow about the US' ability to resolve the ongoing conflict. China has increased Gulf diplomacy but faces cautious expectations due to its reported provision of military support to Iran.

Pakistan states that US-Iran talks remain ongoing despite a new wave of US strikes. Renewed fighting has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict, with Egypt experiencing attacks for the first time and Gulf states taking measures to secure critical shipping routes.

Influential Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr urged Iran's Revolutionary Guard and allied armed groups to cease attacks from Iraq, warning against drawing the country into conflict. He called for Baghdad to assert control and advocated for peace, regional security, and an end to foreign military presence.

Oman presented Iran with a Gulf-backed plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including voluntary fees for its use, to address trade disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. President Donald Trump mentioned ongoing 'good talks' with Iran.

Oman has secured support from Gulf states for a plan allowing Iran to collect voluntary fees at the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at resolving disruptions to oil trade caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Ukraine attacked an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea, with Kyiv claiming it carried military cargo and Tehran accusing Ukraine of escalating the war with Russia. Ukraine also accused Russia of aiding Iran through satellite surveillance, while experts noted the conflicts have merged and discussed potential NATO involvement if Iran escalates actions against Ukraine.

US President Trump has paused strikes on Iran to 'give a little bit of room' for talks, according to US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz. The strikes halted for two consecutive nights after 13 days of daily attacks, while Iran announced it would stop attacks on Gulf states.

Iran and Oman made progress in Hormuz management talks as the US disabled ships near Iran. Israel marked Palestinian homes for demolition following a settler attack, while Iran summoned Ukrainian diplomats after a Caspian Sea bombing. Kuwait condemned Houthi attacks, and the US welcomed Venezuela's cooperation against the ICC.

Gulf States are increasing borrowing to construct costly bypasses around the Strait of Hormuz, with traders anticipating a rise in financing for these projects.

Middle East oil producers are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives to bypass the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's attacks reduce ship traffic and cause oil prices to surge.

The US military conducted an 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with President Donald Trump stating the US is 'not finished' attacking the country. The strikes follow Iran's attacks on Gulf states and its Houthi allies' threats to blockade Saudi ports.

President Donald Trump stated the US is 'not finished' attacking Iran as the conflict escalates, with Iran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The situation involves rising military casualties and ongoing diplomatic efforts through mediators.

The U.S.-Iran war has caused the State Department to reduce staffing in Iran due to attacks on Gulf states, leaving hundreds of diplomats in an uncertain situation. It is unclear if operations will return to normal.

Iran's president declared a 'full-scale war' with the United States as Washington expanded strikes across Iran and Tehran attacked Gulf states. President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran should accept the consequences of resistance.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian declared a 'full-scale war' with the United States as Washington expanded strikes across Iran and Tehran targeted Gulf states. He stated that Iran must accept the 'natural consequences of this resistance'.

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran following the death of an American service member. Iran's capital, Tehran, is retaliating against the Gulf states.

US and Iranian strikes continued into Sunday as the US sought to 'punish' Iran for an attack in Jordan that killed two US soldiers and left another missing. Gulf states also responded to Iranian attacks, according to reports.

Bahrain activated warning sirens as Iran launched missiles and drones toward Gulf states. The Interior Ministry advised citizens and residents to remain calm and seek safe locations. The escalation follows the collapse of an interim agreement between the US and Iran, raising fears of renewed large-scale conflict.

The European Union and Gulf states urged Iran to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz without conditions or fees, as reported by Saudi state television. Vessels were seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the strait in an AFP/Isna photo.

Iran renewed attacks on Gulf states after seven consecutive nights of US strikes targeting military sites and logistics infrastructure. The US enforced a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran targeted vessels violating its shipping rules. Escalation followed a collapsed ceasefire, with both sides striking infrastructure and disrupting oil shipping routes.

Gulf states are rearming rapidly since March, with the US approving $2 billion in Saudi weapon systems and $484 million for Kuwait's aircraft parts. Multiple defense procurements include Qatar's Patriot systems, UAE F-16 upgrades, and Gulf-Ukraine drone-defense agreements. The UAE's EDGE Group is acquiring Brazil's AKAER to expand its domestic defense industry.

Iran is targeting multiple Gulf states as the United States intensifies its military strikes on Iran. The region is experiencing heightened tensions due to these escalating actions.

The US military launched attacks on Iran for the sixth consecutive night, with US Central Command reporting new strikes. These actions follow retaliatory strikes by Iran on sites in Jordan and Gulf states.

Wealthy Gulf states are investing billions in African countries. The investments vary in objectives, and the benefits for African nations remain unclear.

Iran has launched strikes on sites in Jordan and Gulf states following the US military's expansion of Iranian targets, including areas in the north of the country. The US military has intensified its attacks, prompting Iran's regional response.

Iran targeted military bases as the US launched a wave of strikes. Explosions were heard across Iran following attacks reported by neighboring Gulf states.

The US military launched daytime strikes on Iran, including a 90-minute wave of attacks and reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Iran responded with strikes on US military targets in Gulf states and threatened to halt regional energy exports.

US President Donald Trump announced the US will replace a 20 percent levy on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz with trade and investment deals with Gulf states. Trump stated the Gulf states will invest significantly in the United States.

President Trump claimed the U.S. would act as the 'GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,' blockading Iranian ports and ensuring safe passage for non-Iranian vessels, later retracting a fee proposal in favor of Gulf states making trade and investment deals. Ongoing strikes in Iran and a collapsed cease-fire complicate U.S. efforts to reassert control, as Iran continues to restrict ship traffic in the strategically vital waterway.

Some Gulf states have indicated willingness to pay fees for security in the Strait of Hormuz but reject Iranian control of the waterway. US President Donald Trump has signaled expectations of economic compensation for US security guarantees in the region.

Explosions were reported in Ahvaz, the capital of Iran's Khuzestan province, according to Iran's Fars news agency. This follows a series of US attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliatory actions against Gulf states, which have seemingly terminated the existing memorandum of understanding between the nations.

US President Donald Trump abandoned a 20% transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict with Iran, opting for investment deals with Gulf states instead. Renewed US-Iran strikes, including attacks on Iranian islands and Jordanian bases, escalated tensions and disrupted global energy supplies.

Trump dropped the Strait of Hormuz shipping fee one day after announcing it, citing investment pledges from Gulf states. The Iran blockade remains in effect.

Oil prices rose to a one-month high after the US imposed a naval blockade and launched new strikes on Iran. Trump withdrew a 20 percent fee proposal on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade deals with Gulf states, and stated that no entity should charge fees for transiting the strait.

US President Donald Trump scrapped a 20% toll on commercial cargo through the Strait of Hormuz and replaced it with trade and investment agreements with Gulf states, while continuing a naval blockade targeting Iranian trade.