The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gulf-states/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:04:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Gulf states | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gulf-states/ 32 32 US approves arms sales of over $8.6 billion for Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and UAE https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-approves-arms-sales-of-over-8-6-billion-for-israel-and-other-mideast-allies/ Fri, 01 May 2026 23:58:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814660 Almost $1 billion okayed for laser-guided weapons kit for Israel; US said to warn European allies to expect delivery delays for weapons as Iran war drains stockpiles

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]]> As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but resilient, with leverage over Hormuz https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-trump-claims-victory-iran-emerges-bruised-but-resilient-with-leverage-over-hormuz/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:35:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798035 Islamic Republic retains missile capabilities and uranium stockpiles, after worried Gulf states press for maritime freedom

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]]> Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly in ‘severe’ condition, unable to govern Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/mojtaba-khamenei-reportedly-in-severe-condition-unable-to-govern-iran/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:56:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3796799 New supreme leader incapacitated in Qom, according to US-Israeli intelligence summarized in diplomatic memo, which also says Tehran prepping to bury father with others — possibly Mojtaba himself

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]]> Drone maker backed by Trump’s sons looks to sell to Gulf states attacked by Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/drone-maker-backed-by-trumps-sons-looks-to-sell-to-gulf-states-attacked-by-iran/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:35:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3793730 Former White House ethics chief says countries are under 'enormous pressure' to buy defensive equipment from Powerus after Eric and Donald Jr. joined firm as stakeholders

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]]> Satellite images begin to show damage wrought across the region by Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/satellite-images-begin-to-show-damage-wrought-across-the-region-by-iran-war/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:58:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791998 Images reveal burning ships in Iranian military port next to Strait of Hormuz, damage to an Iranian military base, and destruction at air bases across the Gulf

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]]> Gulf states harden positions against Iran as economic toll of war mounts https://www.timesofisrael.com/gulf-states-harden-positions-against-iran-as-economic-toll-of-war-mounts/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:03:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790162 As Trump negotiates, Arab states seem to be pushing for war to continue until certain demands are met, driven by the damage wreaked by Hormuz's closure and attacks on energy sites

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]]> Iranian strikes pose ‘existential threat,’ Gulf states tell UN rights council https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-strikes-pose-existential-threat-gulf-states-tell-un-rights-council/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:03:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3787202 Council weighing draft resolution condemning Tehran's 'egregious attacks' on its neighbors; Iran urges unity 'against the evil plans of our common enemy Israel'

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]]> Daily Briefing Mar. 24: Trump shocks, and dismays, with news of Iran talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-mar-24-trump-shocks-and-dismays-with-news-of-iran-talks/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:07:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3785904&preview=true&preview_id=3785904 US bureau chief Jacob Magid on the US president's bombshell announcement, the mediators, reactions from the Gulf states, and predictions from a former IDF Iran researcher

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]]> Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Hormuz stays shut; Iran vows devastating response https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-threatens-to-obliterate-irans-power-plants-if-strait-of-hormuz-remains-shut/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:19:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3784032 US president issues two-day ultimatum; Tehran says if attacked it will 'irreversibly destroy' energy infrastructure across region, hit US and Israeli energy sites, completely close off strategic waterway

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]]> As Iran strikes Gulf energy sites, Trump says Israel won’t hit its gas field again — but US will if attacks go on https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-israel-will-no-longer-hit-iran-gas-field-but-us-will-if-qatar-sites-struck-again/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:32:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781791 Day after IDF hit its South Pars field, Iran strikes Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, others, warns of 'uncontrollable repercussions' of further such attacks; Riyadh says it has right to military action

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]]> One killed in Abu Dhabi as Iran keeps up strikes on beleaguered Gulf states https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-killed-in-abu-dhabi-as-iran-keeps-up-strikes-on-beleaguered-gulf-states/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:06:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779918 Drones again intercepted over US embassy in Baghdad overnight; UAE briefly shuts airspace due to incoming fire, while Saudi Arabia, Qatar report successful interceptions

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]]> With their economies on the line, Gulf states press US to neutralize Iran for good https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-their-economies-on-the-line-gulf-states-press-us-to-neutralize-iran-for-good/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:09:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779855 After initially opposing the US-Israeli war, Washington's allies now realize that stopping too soon could allow Tehran to keep holding the region to ransom

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]]> Iran wants ‘serious review’ of Arab Gulf ties, denies role in Saudi oil attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-wants-serious-review-of-arab-gulf-ties-denies-role-in-saudi-oil-attacks/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:57:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3778775 Tehran's ambassador to Riyadh says Gulf countries must reduce reliance on external powers, deepen regional ties despite tensions from US-Israel war on Iran

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]]> Tightened restrictions stifle press across Middle East, fogging coverage of war https://www.timesofisrael.com/tightened-restrictions-stifle-press-across-middle-east-fogging-coverage-of-war/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:58:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774173 Iran warns those caught filming damage may be considered Zionist agents; hundreds arrested in Gulf for sharing videos, info; IDF censor shuts down live skyline views during attacks

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]]> Iran war puts at risk key pipelines, terminals, refineries that supply world’s oil and gas https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-war-puts-at-risk-key-infrastructure-that-supplies-worlds-oil-and-gas/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:24:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773418 Critical infrastructure forced to shut down due to missile, drone strikes and threats to shipping routes, driving international benchmark Brent crude up to almost $120 on Monday

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