Gulf states
Iran-Gulf tensions may rise, increasing EU concerns
In an increasingly militarised Gulf, Iran also faces new charges of nuclear non-cooperation
Gulf statesUnited Arab Emirates will boost defence technology
Abu Dhabi is creating a giant new defence company to focus on hybrid warfare
United Arab EmiratesUS Gulf allies may cheerlead coalition from side-lines
Iran has announced that it has seized a tanker in the Gulf and Bahrain plans to hold a maritime security conference
Gulf statesProspects for the Gulf states to end-2019
The US-Iran crisis, with a US military build-up in the Gulf continuing, will overshadow the rest of the year
Gulf statesNew tanker attack will further inflame Gulf tensions
Two tankers have reportedly been attacked in the Sea of Oman, off the Iranian coast, although details remain patchy
IranOman-Iran relations will survive pressures
Rising tension in the Gulf over the Iran nuclear programme is exposing significant intra-GCC rifts
OmanGulf states’ room for manoeuvre on Iran may narrow
Qatar has been added to the list of invitees to summits in Mecca as Iran’s diplomats look to shore up regional support
IranUS-Middle East talks may offer pledges but not results
Palestinian political leaders say they have not been consulted over a US-sponsored peace conference in Bahrain
Palestinians
