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Anticipating the Next Wave: Gulf Powers Prepare For Imminent Counterstrikes Following U.S. Strikes On Iran

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July 7, 2026

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Anticipating the Next Wave: Gulf Powers Prepare For Imminent Counterstrikes Following U.S. Strikes On Iran

The United States has issued an urgent security warning to Gulf cooperation states to brace for a major potential Iranian military response following recent kinetic operations.

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Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation

Florida [US], July 9 (ANI): Escalating its military campaign in the Middle East, the United States has launched a fresh wave of precision strikes hitting approximately 90 Iranian military targets, deep inside the Islamic Republic, further intensifying a rapidly expanding regional conflict.According to US military officials, the latest round of aerial assaults specifically pounded key Iranian military assets, inc

Libertarian Institute

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· Jun 24, 2026

Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 26, 2026

When geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says in Dalian

The Gulf states should prioritise diverse defences and domestic capability-building to hedge against uncertain US commitments and volatility in the Middle East, according to an expert at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Dalian in northeastern China this week. Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, said on Wednesday that regional governments remained deeply reliant on the United States for security but were increasingly uneasy about...

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

— Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 26, 2026

IAEA: There is an agreement on monitoring Iran’s nuclear program – A robust verification system is needed to ensure it does not acquire a nuclear weapon

Iran calls on Gulf states to support the initiative for a nuclear-free Middle East - It describes the presence of U.S. military forces in the Persian Gulf as a source of regional insecurity The post IAEA: There is an agreement on monitoring Iran’s nuclear program – A robust verification system is needed to ensure it does not acquire a nuclear weapon appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Related coverage for "Anticipating the Next Wave: Gulf Powers Prepare For Imminent Counterstrikes Following U.S. Strikes On Iran": Iran Herald — US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation . Libertarian Institute — Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran. South China Morning Post — When geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says in Dalian. The Young Turks — BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!. Intel Slava — [Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.. Proto Thema - English — IAEA: There is an agreement on monitoring Iran’s nuclear program – A robust verification system is needed to ensure it does not acquire a nuclear weapon