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Jordan and Bahrain Drawn Deeper Into Iran’s Regional Storm

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Jordan and Bahrain Drawn Deeper Into Iran’s Regional Storm

Renewed US-Iran fighting drew Jordan and Bahrain deeper [] The post Jordan and Bahrain Drawn Deeper Into Iran’s Regional Storm appeared first on The Media Line.

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Iran Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Regional tensions escalate as Iran targets Gulf nations; OIC and neighbors condemn "flagrant" attacks

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], July 13 (ANI): A wave of regional instability has gripped the Middle East following reports of widespread Iranian attacks targeting multiple Gulf nations in response to US strikes in Tehran, drawing sharp condemnation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and triggering formal diplomatic protests as the standoff on the Strait of Hormuz continues. In a statement issued on Sunda

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran war transforms Arab Gulf region

The war in Iran has dramatically changed the six Arab countries in the Gulf. Leaves Iran in a position to threaten them again and to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.” File – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Emir Of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and GCC representatives meet ahead []

AzerNews

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran launches ballistic missile attack on Jordan

Jordan has come under a new wave of missile and drone attacks amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, AzerNEWS reports.

The Media Line

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Strait That Broke the Deal: Gulf Attacks Expose Limits of US-Iran Truce

Sirens in Jordan, renewed tensions in the Strait [] The post The Strait That Broke the Deal: Gulf Attacks Expose Limits of US-Iran Truce appeared first on The Media Line.

The Cradle

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· Jun 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia to host Gulf–Iran 'reconciliation summit'

Persian Gulf relations were heavily strained by the US-Israeli war on Iran, which engulfed all of West Asia

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 []

China Global Television Network

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· Jul 10, 2026

US-Iran conflict deepens as Hormuz shipping slumps

The Middle East crisis deepened this week as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, while commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply amid mounting concerns over maritime security.

World Israel News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases

The Middle East moved closer to a wider regional war overnight as the United States launched a second straight wave of strikes on Iran, hitting more than 90 military targets, while the Iran regime retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. According to US Central Command, American forces targeted [] The post Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases appeared first on World Israel News.

Assahifa

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· Jul 9, 2026

Missile alerts reach Jordan as Iran reports US strikes near Bushehr nuclear facility

Regional tensions intensified on Thursday as missile alert sirens sounded across Jordan after Iranian missiles were detected in the country's airspace, while Iranian media reported U.S. strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran. Jordan's state news agency said the alerts were activated after missiles launched from Iran entered Jordanian airspace. The U.S. ...

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire

The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts to permanently end the war. The renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early Sunday on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz whose crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames.

BRICS News

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· Jun 30, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇶 Iraqi Prime Minister says there is "no evidence"

JUST IN: Iraqi Prime Minister says there is no evidence recent attacks on Gulf nations came from Iraq.@BRICSNews

Latestly.com

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran Launches Missile, Drone Attacks on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain After American Strikes

The Middle East moved closer to a wider conflict after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched a coordinated missile and drone assault targeting US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain early Sunday. The attacks came hours after the United States carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, marking another sharp escalation in the standoff between Washington and Tehran.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 28, 2026

🇮🇶⚡️— NOW: Clashes and heavy gunfire in the Green Zone in Baghdad have been reported;

— NOW: Clashes and heavy gunfire in the Green Zone in Baghdad have been reported; the reason is unclear for now.@IntelSlava

Ariana News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf

The post Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran war live: Tehran attacks Jordan, Gulf states after US bombardment

Iran targets Jordan and Gulf states after US bombs Iranian cities including Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Chabahar

CBC News

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· Jan 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Persian Gulf

U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Persian Gulf

The Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran-US war: Hormuz locked, Gulf in the crosshairs

Iran-US war: Hormuz locked, Gulf in the crosshairs

India TV News

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· Jun 29, 2026

How Iran's strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait forced the US to reassess military presence in Middle East

The back-and-forth attacks between the United States (US) and Iran, despite them signing a peace deal this month, have once again escalated the tensions in the Middle East, with analysts fearing that it could further disrupt the global supply chains. These strikes are a result of Iran targeting a container vessel near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz.

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states

Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 12, 2026

United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar

Escalating tensions in the region prompt air raid sirens across the Gulf, as Iran retaliates following a US military strike, raising fears of broader conflict amidst ongoing hostilities

Euronews

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran attacks Gulf states to impose its Hormuz battle lines

Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states are once again on the frontlines of the growing US-Iran confrontation.

Interaksyon

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· Jul 2, 2026

Despite its best efforts, Iran won’t be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why

Tensions have again escalated in the Middle East, with the United States and Iran trading strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. It follows reports of an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship trying to transit through the strait. Both the US and Iran have accused each other of breaking the agreed 60-day interim peace [] The post Despite its best efforts, Iran won’t be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why appeared first on Interaksyon.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Jordan, Egypt discuss regional tensions, condemn Iranian attacks on Arab states

Amman, July 10 (SANA) Jordan and Egypt on Friday condemned Iranian attacks targeting Arab countries and discussed the latest regional developments amid rising tensions. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call during which they reviewed the security situation in the region and the repercussions of the recent []

Hot Air

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· Jun 28, 2026

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran strikes Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive, straining ceasefire

Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might “militarily complete the job”, Iran early on Sunday launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, continuing a series of escalating attacks. The US military said earlier it had struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the ‌Strait of...

Free Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Beyond the Battlefield: Understanding the Structural Roots of the U.S.-Israel–Iran Conflict

The recent war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has generated profound concern both within the Middle East and internationally. Millions have watched the escalation with apprehension, asking why the conflict has become so destructive while appearing no closer to a durable resolution. Although the immediate military confrontations dominate public attention, the roots of the conflict lie in much deeper historical, political, and structural dynamics that cannot be resolved through military means alone.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 5, 2026

The Supertanker Tycoon Making Millions on Hormuz Shuttle Runs

Just a few weeks into the war, one of the Persian Gulf’s top oil producers quietly began sneaking its crude out of the Strait of Hormuz. Before long, the covert project became so successful that the United Arab Emirates was already approaching its pre-war rate of flows through the waterway by the time the US and Iran signed their interim peace deal.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran Shatters Fragile Peace: Unprovoked Tanker Attack Forces U.S. To Defend Vital Oil Routes

A fragile, hard-won peace agreement is unraveling in the Middle East after Iranian forces launched a reckless assault on a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Britain’s maritime security agency, UKMTO, reported that the vessel’s bridge suffered significant damage in the strike, though the crew escaped unharmed. The unprovoked attack has forced [] Iran Shatters Fragile Peace: Unprovoked Tanker Attack Forces U.S. To Defend Vital Oil Routes

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran, US exchange strikes as interim ceasefire faces new tensions

KABUL (Pajhwok): Iran and the United States traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Sunday, with both sides accusing each other of violating an interim

Boston.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iranian drones attack Bahrain, ship is struck in the Strait of Hormuz

The attacks across the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control. The post Iranian drones attack Bahrain, ship is struck in the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Boston.com.

The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

Jaishankar, Kuwait FM discuss Gulf conflict, review bilateral strategic partnership

In a post shared on X, Jaishankar said, A pleasure to meet FM Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Discussed the impact of Gulf conflict on the region and beyond. Conveyed appreciation for ensuring the well-being of Indian community.

Independent Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Middle East on the brink as US and Iran unleash fresh strikes

Middle East on the brink as US and Iran unleash fresh strikes

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Saudi, Canadian FMs Discusses Latest Regional Developments

Jeddah, July 09 (QNA) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, who is visiting the Kingdom, the latest developments in the region.

The Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar’s former ruler who abdicated after turning tiny Arab nation into global powerhouse dies at 74

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani mastermind the Persian Gulf state’s transformation from a quiet backwater into an influential international crossroads in less than a generation

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 13, 2026

Jordan, Bahrain drawn deeper into Iran's regional storm as ceasefire collapse puts pressure on Gulf

Missile attacks, maritime tensions, and the collapse of the June ceasefire are increasing pressure on Gulf governments to balance security with diplomacy.

Saudi Gazette

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· Jul 11, 2026

Saudi, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional escalation, back US-Iran talks

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed the latest regional developments amid escalating tensions during a phone call on Saturday.The two ministers stressed the importance of supporting mediation efforts, resuming U.S.-Iran negotiations and containing regional tensions, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry.They also emphasized the need to intensify efforts to reach comprehensive and peaceful solutions that enhance regional and international security and stability.

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