The United States has approved a nearly $2 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening the kingdom’s air defence capabilities amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The US State Department announced that the proposed deal, valued at approximately $1.96 billion, would enhance Saudi Arabia’s ability to counter current and future security threats. […]
Gulf security
Kuwait, Bahrain intercept fresh Iran attacks
Kuwait and Bahrain said they intercepted fresh Iranian aerial attacks on Wednesday as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated over the Strait of Hormuz. Both Gulf states reported successfully stopping incoming drones and missiles before they reached their targets. The latest attacks underscore the growing risk of a wider regional conflict affecting Gulf […]
Iran rejects Trump’s Hormuz control proposal
Iran’s military on Monday warned it would respond forcefully to any activity in the Strait of Hormuz conducted without Tehran’s approval following comments by US President Donald Trump. The warning came after Trump suggested the United States should control and oversee the strategic waterway. The exchange has intensified tensions in the Gulf and raised fresh […]
Trump proposes US-run Hormuz security
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States should take control of the Strait of Hormuz and be compensated for protecting the strategic waterway. His remarks came as military tensions with Iran intensified and shipping through the vital oil route remained disrupted. The proposal underscores growing concerns over global energy security and […]
US pressure stalls Hormuz agreement: Iran
Iran said on Monday that U.S. pressure on Oman has hindered efforts to reach a joint mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said the obstacle has slowed negotiations despite ongoing discussions with Muscat on the strategic waterway. The dispute could affect regional maritime security, global energy shipments, and diplomatic efforts between Iran and […]
Iran warns against foreign military presence
Iran has warned against the presence of extra-regional military forces in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the strategic waterway the responsibility of coastal states. The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions and underscores Tehran’s opposition to foreign military activity. The statement could affect maritime security and regional stability in one of the world’s busiest oil […]
France keeps Hormuz security role despite carrier return: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that France will maintain its mine-countermeasure capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz despite the return of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to its home port of Toulon, reaffirming Paris’ commitment to safeguarding maritime security in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. Read More: France sends warships toward Hormuz region […]
Iran warns US over Hormuz
Iran warned on Thursday that any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a decisive and rapid response. The warning matters because the strategic waterway is vital for global energy shipments and regional security. Shipping operators, energy markets, and regional powers could be affected by rising tensions. According to Iranian state media, the […]
Iranian drones target Bahrain after US airstrikes
Iran launched a drone attack targeting Bahrain while a commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz following US airstrikes on Iranian military sites. The incidents marked a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions despite an interim ceasefire agreement. Regional security concerns have intensified as both sides exchange military actions. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said several […]
Iran escalates warning amid US tensions
Iran has warned regional countries against allowing the United States or Israel to use their territory for operations against Tehran. The warning comes amid escalating military tensions and recent cross-border strikes. The statement signals rising regional risk and affects neighbouring Gulf states and broader Middle East security. Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued the warning on social […]