Al-Sisi reaffirms support for Gulf security as US expands Iran strikes, imposes naval blockade
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Tuesday reaffirmed Cairo’s rejection of any attempt to undermine the security of Bahrain, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states or any Arab country, stressing that their security is an integral part of Egypt’s national
Egypt condemns Iranian attacks on Arab states, urges de-escalation as Gulf tensions intensify
Egypt on Sunday strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as a violation of the sovereignty of Arab states and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional peace and stability. In
US-Iran ceasefire collapses as Gulf strikes escalate, Trump threatens fresh military action
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to collapse on Wednesday as both sides exchanged fresh military strikes across the Gulf, reigniting regional tensions, disrupting maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and prompting widespread condemnation from
Opinion | Rubio’s Gulf Tour Fails to Ease Strategic Anxiety over Iran Deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has concluded his Gulf tour, which was primarily aimed at reassuring regional allies concerned about the consequences of Washington’s latest understanding with Iran. Although Gulf states broadly welcomed the end of the recent conflict,
US, Iran exchange strikes as Egypt, Gulf states condemn attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Sunday, deepening tensions despite ongoing efforts to preserve the ceasefire framework reached earlier this month, while Gulf states strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.
Egypt, Gulf states condemn Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain
Regional tensions escalated on Saturday after Bahrain accused Iran of launching drone attacks against its territory, prompting widespread condemnation from Gulf states and raising fresh concerns over the implementation of the recently brokered US-Iran ceasefire and the security of the
Hormuz, Lebanon emerge as key tests for fragile US-Iran rapprochement
Efforts to consolidate the recent US–Iran understanding faced fresh challenges on Wednesday, as disputes over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon exposed deep differences among regional and international actors. Qatari
Iran declares Swiss talks breakthrough on frozen assets as focus turns to nuclear file
Iran announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to secure the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian assets during the first round of negotiations held in Switzerland, where both sides reported progress toward a
Al-Sisi, UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed welcome Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the recent agreement to halt the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of continued Arab coordination to
Trump threatens further strikes as US-Iran tensions spread across Gulf
US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would “pay the price” for delaying a nuclear agreement, raising the prospect of further American military action even as the White House insisted that diplomatic efforts remained on track. In a