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Iran warns Gulf states: Tell Trump to desist or we hit you hard
Iran has warned Gulf states that it will hit their oil, power and water plants unless they convince Donald Trump to end U.S. strikes on Iran and instead seek a negotiated end to the war.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region.
Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway.
Gulf countries are undertaking a record borrowing program to finance new infrastructure projects, including oil and gas pipelines, modern ports, and energy corridors aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and export capacity.
Iran has struck infrastructure in the Gulf and threatened a 'full-scale offensive' in retaliation for the seventh consecutive night of US strikes on the Islamic republic.
Iran launched renewed attacks on US Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US strikes targeting Iranian military sites, escalating the war one week after a fragile ceasefire agreement fell apart.
Trump Drops Hormuz Fee Plan in Favor of Gulf Investment Deals
US President Donald Trump has stepped back from a proposal to charge a 20% transit fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with Iran, saying he would instead seek investment deals with Gulf states.
Yemen's defence ministry said its armed forces had targeted the runway at Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.
Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after U.S. strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed
Iran has expanded its attacks on Gulf states after U.S. strikes, saying it has closed the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has hit 140 Iranian military targets, and Iran has targeted U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf.
F1 boss Stefano Domenicali expresses hope for reinstating one of the two Middle East races canceled due to war in the region.
Cargo ships continue to use a non-Iranian-approved passage in the Strait of Hormuz, despite an attack and warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The Gulf states have shown they can manage Iran diplomatically and share the security burden, with the US as a guarantor of last resort. This allows Washington to focus on its real priorities.
Oman is emerging as a winner in the new Middle East order after the war on Iran. Its geography, business acumen, and Tehran's influence have contributed to its rapid turn of fortune.
A source says the U.S. may try to redirect Iranian assets to repair damage in Gulf states hit by Iranian attacks. The move could complicate fragile ceasefire and peace talks.
US and Iran traded strikes overnight as Gulf states activated defenses, while diplomacy and Lebanon talks continued.