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A new diplomatic proposal is on the table for one of the world's most strategically sensitive waterways, as Oman pitches a Gulf-backed alternative aimed at easing tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz. H2: What…
Tensions across the Gulf region sharpened again after reports of new US attacks and fresh explosions in Iranian cities, alongside claims that Houthis attacked two Saudi oil tankers. The latest developments, reported by…
Donald Trump has threatened more severe strikes on Iran after fresh attacks across the Gulf, while the regional fallout keeps expanding in Bahrain, Kuwait and

Military incidents involving Iran, the United States and Gulf states have renewed concern over regional security and the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan's central bank looks set to sit on its hands at its upcoming monetary policy meeting, with analysts pointing to instability thousands of miles away in the Gulf as a key reason for staying cautious at home. H2…

Shipping tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are rising as US-Iran clashes, tanker incidents and nuclear diplomacy add pressure to global energy routes.
Al Jazeera says reports first surfaced early in the Iran war that Tehran had targeted sites linked to the CIA in the Gulf, but the role of Russia remains unconfirmed.

Iran held funerals in Kuhestak after a strike hit a wedding gathering, as US-Iran fighting and Gulf security fears intensified.
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates used coordinated social media messages on Tuesday to project solidarity after months of reported friction between the two Gulf states. Saudi Minister of…
Global oil prices moved higher after fresh reports of disruption in two of the world’s most closely watched shipping routes, underscoring how quickly tensions in the Middle East can ripple through energy markets…
Tensions in the Gulf surge as the US and Iran clash over reports of strikes on civilian infrastructure, following the collapse of peace talks aimed at ending months of regional warfare

The confrontation between Iran and the United States has widened across military bases, oil tankers and Gulf shipping routes, raising the risk that a regional crisis could disrupt one of the world's most important…

Iran has warned that US-linked energy interests across the Gulf could be vulnerable if attacks on Iranian assets continue, deepening concern over shipping, oil supplies and the fragile security balance around the Strait…

More than 21,000 Pakistani citizens were deported from Gulf countries between March 1 and July 13, 2026, according to figures shared in the National Assembly, raising fresh concern about immigration compliance, overseas…
Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf
Iran has denied UAE missile allegations while Abu Dhabi moves to suspend trade and financial transactions, raising fresh concerns for Gulf commerce, shipping and energy markets.
A visit by far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to the Al-Aqsa compound has raised tensions in Jerusalem, adding another flashpoint as Israel moves toward elections.

Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, citing hostile actions and saying all efforts to preserve ties had been exhausted.
Crude has returned to the $100 mark for the first time since May, as traders weigh escalating conflict risks spanning the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.

Amid ongoing military conflict between the United States and Iran, which is inflicting significant pressure on commercial shipping and undermining hopes of a quick resolution, tensions have again escalated over the…
Syria?s foreign minister is due to visit Pakistan, giving Islamabad another diplomatic opening as regional security, reconstruction and Middle East tensions remain under discussion.
Pakistan has backed stronger action against Houthi attacks on maritime traffic, while also condemning militia activity aimed at Saudi Arabia and broader regional instability.

Thirteen civilians were injured in Saudi Arabia after a fresh series of missile and drone attacks attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement, Saudi authorities said, as the kingdom moved to strengthen alerts and protection…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is set to lead a Pakistani delegation to Tehran as Islamabad supports dialogue, bilateral cooperation and regional de-escalation.