Saudi Arabia turns to Muslim military heavyweights in landmark defense pact as Iran war closes in
Saudi Arabia turns to Muslim military heavyweights in landmark defense pact as Iran war closes in CNN-Aug7th2026 Saudi Arabia has drawn two of the Muslim...
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Gulf official says 50-50 chance of Iran-Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz by Friday
Gulf official says 50-50 chance of Iran-Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz by Friday CNN-August5th2026 Here’s the latest • Hormuz deal: A senior Gulf official said...
Trump administration claims Hormuz deal is close as Iran denies negotiations
Trump administration claims Hormuz deal is close as Iran denies negotiations Washington post-Aug 4th2026 By Karen DeYoung Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a...
MBS raises concerns over Trump’s plans for massive Iran strikes
MBS raises concerns over Trump’s plans for massive Iran strikes Axios-Aug1st2026 Barak Ravid, Marc Caputo Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to President Trump on...
Iran war live: Tehran vows Hormuz control, Trump-Netanyahu talks ‘positive’
Iran war live: Tehran vows Hormuz control, Trump-Netanyahu talks ‘positive’ Al Jazeera-July28th2026 By Faisal Ali, Fiona Kelliher, Shola Lawal and Mohammed R Mhawish Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks with...
Kuwait signs $16 billion pipeline deal, despite Iran attacks
Kuwait signs $16 billion pipeline deal, despite Iran attacks Axios-July27th2026 Dan Primack Kuwait’s government has signed a $16 billion crude oil pipeline deal with...
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say Reuters-July24th2026 By Asif Shahzad and Mubasher Bukhari Summary Iran’s interior minister made...
A Possible Solution To The Strait Of Hormuz Crisis
A Possible Solution To The Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Eurasia Review – July17th2026 By:Ata Hoodashtian Key Takeaways Strait of Hormuz tensions reflect competing approaches:...
Trump Is Ready for All-Out War in Iran. There’s Just One Catch.
Trump Is Ready for All-Out War in Iran. There’s Just One Catch. New Republic-July20th2026 Forget writing a check you can’t cash; President Donald Trump...
Iran vows not a ‘single drop’ of oil or gas will pass strait of Hormuz as US carries out ninth night of strikes
Iran vows not a ‘single drop’ of oil or gas will pass strait of Hormuz as US carries out ninth night of strikes The...
Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast AP News-July18th2026 By ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG Updated 12:33 PM PDT, July 17, 2026...