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Israel accused Iran of "environmental terrorism" after a devastating oil spill off its Mediterranean coast.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran was behind a recent attack on an Israeli-owned ship on the Gulf of Oma, which is denied by Tehran
Netanyahu blames Iran for boat attack, says 'striking' back
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran on Monday of a recent attack on an Israeli-owned ship and said Israel was "striking back" the morning after a raid on Syria
Syria intercepts Israeli missiles over Damascus: state media
Syrian air defences intercepted Israeli missiles over Damascus on Sunday, Syrian regime news agency SANA said.
Israel's Gantz says Iran behind blast on Israeli-owned ship
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said he believes Iran is behind an explosion earlier this week on an Israeli-owned vessel in the ...
Explosion strikes Israeli-owned ship amid US-Iran tensions
An Israeli-owned ship sailing out of the Middle East was struck with an explosion, amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
Oman-US talks in Muscat aim to tackle Yemen war
US Special Envoy to Yemen Timothy Lenderking is on a 10-day visit to the Gulf to discuss Yemen and other regional concerns.
Jewish communities in Arab Gulf nations form first association
The Association of Gulf Jewish Communities will include a Jewish court and a regional Kosher certification agency.
Iran’s Guard begins ground forces drill near Iraqi border
The report said the annual exercise, dubbed the “great prophet,” is ongoing in the southwest of the country and has aimed at readiness ...
Involving regional states in Iran talks will spell failure
Comment: It would be a mistake to allow long-standing and difficult issues of regional rivalries to interfere in future negotiations ...
Evolving notions of citizenship in UAE and the Gulf
Comment: UAE's plan to expand citizenship reflects a nation keen to shore up its assets while protecting access to this traditionally exclusive ...
Gulf Arab states launch new restrictions over virus fears
Travel has been prohibited and venues have been closed as Gulf nations attempt to contain the spreading virus.
Middle Eastern cities named among safest in the world
Arab Gulf states perform particularly well in the worldwide safety ranking.
The geopolitics of vaccine diplomacy in the Middle East
Analysis: The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in the Middle East is being driven by diplomatic considerations, with China, Russia and the ...
Oman bars expats from certain jobs amid economic downturn
Expatriates in Oman will be banned from certain jobs in an effort to create more employment opportunities for its citizens.
Oman heir joins youthful Gulf royals
Oman's Dhi Yazan bin Haitham was announced as the heir apparent, following Sultan Qaboos' death at the age of 79.
Cool welcome for Biden in Gulf amid uncertainty
Gulf nations congratulated President Biden on his inauguration, but are waiting to see what steps he will take regarding Iran.
Saudi Arabia ‘ignoring’ Israel for leaking secret Netanyahu-MbS meeting
Riyadh is still angry with Israel for leaking reports on a secret meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ...
Iranian Guard holds anti-warship ballistic missile drill
The Revolutionary Guards launched the missiles at a simulated target in the Indian Ocean.
Iran tests missiles under 'watch' of US nuclear sub
Helicopter footage of the exercise released by Iran’s navy showed what resembled an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine.
Oman to see fastest economic growth in MENA region
Oman is set to be one of the countries to see the swiftest economic recovery from the Covid-19 epidemic.
Oman sultan names heir among major constitutional changes
Oman Sultan Haithem has named his son as her heir, among a long list of changes to the constitution.
Iran holds missile drill in Gulf of Oman
Iran unveiled two new domestically made warships in the two-day drill, the missile-launching Zereh and the Makran, the country's largest ...
UAE wants relations with Turkey, senior official says
The UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said Abu Dhabi wants to normalise relations with Turkey.
Saudi Arabia concluded the GCC Summit by confirming that the embargo between Qatar has been lifted.
Leaders signed a new declaration with Saudi Arabia today in steps towards repairing broken ties.
This news of a 'solidarity' comes as Gulf countries gather in Saudi Arabia for GCC Summit talks.
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