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Gulf Cooperation Council

EU’s Costa, von der Leyen will talk to Middle Eastern leaders on March 9

Smoke rises following an explosion, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 6, 2026. Stringer/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Smoke rises following an explosion, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 6, 2026. Stringer/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

No material interruption to Mid-East operations, says air cargo handler SATS

Smoke rises above the city, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 5.
Smoke rises above the city, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 5.

Gulf food strategy tested as Iran war snarls shipping routes

Supplies are displayed on shelves at a supermarket, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana
Supplies are displayed on shelves at a supermarket, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Iran’s strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say

A person stands next to a motorcycle as smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone following a fire caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
A person stands next to a motorcycle as smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone following a fire caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaking during a medal of honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC, on March 2, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaking during a medal of honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC, on March 2, 2026.

News analysis

In the line of fire, Iran hits back – but also exposes its weaknesses

Emergency response teams attend the scene of a fatal Iranian strike in Beth Shemesh, Israel on March 1, 2026.
Emergency response teams attend the scene of a fatal Iranian strike in Beth Shemesh, Israel on March 1, 2026.

Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign

Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28. REUTERS/Stringer
Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28. REUTERS/Stringer

Why Arab states are silent about Iran’s unrest

The protests in Iran today arguably pose an even greater threat to the regime than those in 2022 - yet the reaction in the Arab world has been surprisingly muted.
The protests in Iran today arguably pose an even greater threat to the regime than those in 2022 - yet the reaction in the Arab world has been surprisingly muted.

China urges Gulf nations to seal free trade agreement

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China has interests in deepening cooperation in economy, trade, investment and other fields with the GCC as well.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China has interests in deepening cooperation in economy, trade, investment and other fields with the GCC as well.

Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack

People attend a funeral on Sept 11 held for those killed by an Israeli attack in Doha on Sept 8.
People attend a funeral on Sept 11 held for those killed by an Israeli attack in Doha on Sept 8.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.