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Gulf Allies Steer the US Toward a Negotiated Iran Endgame
world4 days ago

Gulf Allies Steer the US Toward a Negotiated Iran Endgame

An Arab News op-ed argues the US should rely on Gulf partners—Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE—to shape a negotiated Iran endgame rather than pursuing another broader war. Gulf states share Washington’s aim to contain Tehran while avoiding a regional or global crisis, with Saudi Arabia resisting war, backing Pakistan-led talks, and calling for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. Despite Iran’s attacks, Gulf leaders question the proportionality of further strikes and favor diplomacy and new regional security architectures that could yield a deal to end the conflict without further bloodshed.

via Semafor|
#gulf-states#iran#negotiations
Gulf-led diplomacy pauses Iran strike as US warns of large-scale retaliation if talks fail
world8 days ago

Gulf-led diplomacy pauses Iran strike as US warns of large-scale retaliation if talks fail

Trump says he delayed a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf leaders amid ongoing negotiations and a potential deal, while the US says it is prepared for a full-scale assault if talks fail; the live coverage also tracks Gaza flotilla interceptions, the Barakah nuclear plant incident, sanctions waivers, and broader fighting in Lebanon and Kurdistan as tensions in the region escalate.

via The Guardian|
#gulf-states#iran#middle-east
Saudi covert strikes on Iran widen regional confrontation
world13 days ago

Saudi covert strikes on Iran widen regional confrontation

Reuters reports that Saudi Arabia carried out several unpublicized strikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks on Saudi soil—the kingdom’s first publicly known direct action on Iranian territory—before diplomatic talks helped push toward de-escalation; the broader conflict has drawn in Gulf states with UAE involvement reported, and officials emphasize restraint as regional diplomacy continues amid ongoing Iran-U.S. tensions and a China-brokered détente backdrop.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#de-escalation#gulf-states#iran
Ukraine Converts Iran War Turmoil into Long-Term Strategic Leverage
world25 days ago

Ukraine Converts Iran War Turmoil into Long-Term Strategic Leverage

An opinion piece argues that Russia will see only a temporary windfall from the Iran conflict, while Ukraine is turning the crisis into durable strategic gains via defense deals with Gulf states, energy arrangements, and a growing tech and air-defense ecosystem. Kyiv’s outreach to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and others could reshape regional security dynamics and reduce Europe’s reliance on Western aid, whereas Moscow’s support for Tehran risks souring ties with Gulf monarchies and limiting long-term influence. Western allies are urged to back Kyiv to accelerate these partnerships and help Ukraine rebuild with strong international backing.

via Breaking Defense|
#drones#gulf-states#iran
US eyes dollar swap backstops as Iran war tests global finance
business1 month ago

US eyes dollar swap backstops as Iran war tests global finance

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended ongoing discussions about U.S. dollar liquidity swap lines with Gulf and Asian allies amid market stress from the Iran war, describing them as routine steps to reinforce the dollar’s primacy and stabilize global funding. The swaps could involve both traditional Fed facilities and the Exchange Stabilization Fund, with potential UAE involvement under consideration, though critics worry they could be seen as a bailout and fuel inflation concerns at home.

via CNBC|
#business#dollar-swaps#global-liquidity
Gulf States Seek Dollar Swap Lines to Shore Up Funding
economy1 month ago

Gulf States Seek Dollar Swap Lines to Shore Up Funding

Gulf countries, led by the UAE, have asked the U.S. for access to dollar-swap lines to bolster funding liquidity in case regional tensions disrupt dollar markets. The move signals both a financial hedge and a political message about costs of the conflict, with analysts noting risks to taxpayers and the potential to reinforce dollar dominance if swaps are extended to more countries.

via Axios|
#central-banks#dollar-swap-lines#economy
ISW notes Russia’s war economy remains strained amid Ukrainian strikes and growing Gulf ties
world1 month ago

ISW notes Russia’s war economy remains strained amid Ukrainian strikes and growing Gulf ties

Sweden’s intelligence backs ISW in saying Russia’s war economy is still faltering, with inflation likely higher than official figures and the defense sector draining civilian resources; oil above $100 per barrel would be needed long-term to cover deficits, but deeper issues persist. Ukraine continues broad strikes on Russian energy and military infrastructure and reports advances in the Borova area and western Zaporizhzhia, while Kyiv expands weapon deals with Gulf states. Russia maintains long-range drone campaigns and attempted attacks on Ukrainian defense experts; ISW notes Russia’s battlefield progress remains limited and that ORBAT reporting methods have shifted.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#drones#economy#gulf-states
Gulf Oil Output Slumps as Iran War Disrupts Exports, OPEC Data Show
business1 month ago

Gulf Oil Output Slumps as Iran War Disrupts Exports, OPEC Data Show

OPEC data show March oil output collapsed in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE and Kuwait due to the Iran war, with Iraq down 61% to 1.6 mbpd, Kuwait −53%, UAE −44%, and Saudi Arabia −23% to 7.8 mbpd, driving a 27% monthly drop in OPEC to 20.8 mbpd. Iran’s production slipped about 5% to 3.06 mbpd. Export disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz and a damaged East-West pipeline (cut capacity by 700,000 bpd) are keeping Gulf producers from restoring full output for months, while oil prices climbed toward $100 a barrel.

via CNBC|
#business#gulf-states#iran-war
Zelenskyy seeks Gulf security footholds during Jordan visit
world1 month ago

Zelenskyy seeks Gulf security footholds during Jordan visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Jordan to press for deeper Gulf security ties and defense cooperation with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE as Kyiv seeks external support amid the Russia-Ukraine war; Ukraine has deployed anti-drone experts to the Gulf and cited ongoing drone activity linked to Iran, while a drone strike on Russia’s Ust-Luga port was reported as the visit progressed.

via Al Jazeera|
#drones#gulf-states#jordan
Ukraine Deepens Gulf Defense Pacts to Counter Missiles and Drones
world1 month ago

Ukraine Deepens Gulf Defense Pacts to Counter Missiles and Drones

Ukraine signed 10-year defense agreements with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to cooperate on air defense and countering missiles and drones, as Zelenskyy pushes for systemic Middle East partnerships, joint production and battlefield-experience exchanges in exchange for access to high-end missiles amid Iranian strikes and ongoing Russian attacks.

via The Guardian|
#air-defence#defense-agreements#gulf-states
A Month In: Iran War Tests Regime Resilience and Global Markets
world1 month ago

A Month In: Iran War Tests Regime Resilience and Global Markets

Atlantic Council experts say the Iran war has left the regime bruised but stable, with Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz giving it leverage over the global economy even as US-led strikes showcase unmatched multi-domain capability that is hard to sustain. The conflict prompts rethinking of Trump’s “peace through strength” approach, while opposition groups seek unity and the Gulf states face security and economic diversification pressures. Israel broadly supports the campaign, yet domestic debates persist. Globally, energy markets, chokepoints, and great-power competition—especially with China and Russia—shape the trajectory, raising the risk of further escalation and a prolonged crisis for Iran.

via Atlantic Council|
#energy-markets#geopolitics#gulf-states
The Low-Cost Drone War: Iran’s Cheap Fleet Tests the Gulf
world2 months ago

The Low-Cost Drone War: Iran’s Cheap Fleet Tests the Gulf

Analysts say Iran’s Shahed drones are cheap, easy to assemble with off-the-shelf parts, and capable of long-range strikes, allowing Tehran to keep pressuring Gulf targets and the Strait of Hormuz even as U.S.-led strikes target drone production; experts warn that decentralized manufacturing and potential Russian assistance could sustain thousands of these drones, while costly interceptors and air defenses struggle to stop them.

via The New York Times|
#drones#gulf-states#interceptors