Turkiye lays out ‘mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
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Why is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel?
Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces.
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Plumes of smoke rise over Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks
Towering plumes of smoke rose over Kuwait after Iranian strikes hit multiple locations in Mangaf.
Published On 18 Jul 2026
EXPLAINER
US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries: What’s the latest?
Iran struck Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Syria in retaliation for US strikes.
EXPLAINER
Mapping the latest US strikes across Iran
US attacks kill dozens as retaliating Iranian forces target regional bases, pushing fragile truce closer to collapse.
Which world leaders are visiting Qatar to pay their condolences?
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013 and revolutionised modern-day Qatar, died on Sunday, aged 74.
Can Gulf countries defend themselves against renewed Iranian attacks?
Expensive interceptor missiles are facing mounting pressure from Iran’s cheaply produced drones.
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New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know
Iran targets its Gulf neighbours in third round of tit-for-tat attacks with US in a week.
How late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad built Qatar’s soft power
Leader known as Qatar’s father emir was able to redefine his nation’s position on the political map of the Middle East.
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies: Reactions
After Sheikh Hamad’s death, global leaders offer condolences, praise his legacy and Qatar’s growth.
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US-Iran war: Will peace talks resume, and when?
While Trump said the MoU with Iran is ‘over’, US officials have reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to continue talks.
