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Iran Attacks Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Bahrain After U.S.-Israeli Strikes
ByVivian Nereim and Yan Zhuang March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

More than 100 people were injured and at least four were killed after Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Gulf cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.

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Initial Focus of U.S. Strikes in Iran Is Military Targets
ByHelene Cooper and Eric Schmitt February 28, 2026

Dozens of attacks were carried out by warplanes launched from bases and aircraft carriers in the region. President Trump said the targets included missile sites, Iran’s navy and nuclear facilities.

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Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
ByAmelia Nierenberg and Sanam Mahoozi February 16, 2026

The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.

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Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
ByAmelia Nierenberg and Sanam Mahoozi February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.

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Trump’s Gulf Allies Do Not Want Him to Bomb Iran
ByVivian Nereim January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

While several of the Gulf Arab countries harbor little love for Iran, they worry that the consequences of rising tensions could blow back on them.

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Trump Family’s Business Ties to Saudi Arabia Raise Ethics Worries
ByVivian Nereim November 18, 2025November 19, 2025

President Trump will host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, who oversees a major construction project that is in talks with the Trump family business.

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Qatar Prime Minister to Meet Trump Officials After Israeli Strikes in Doha
ByIsmaeel Naar September 12, 2025

The U.S. secretary of state will meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani on Friday, after an attack that has rattled Persian Gulf states.

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Qatar Prime Minister to Meet Trump Officials After Israeli Strikes in Doha
ByIsmaeel Naar September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

President Trump is said to be planning a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in New York on Friday, after an attack that has rattled Persian Gulf states.

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Israel’s Attack on Qatari Soil Leads Gulf Powers to Question U.S. Protection
ByVivian Nereim September 10, 2025

The audacious attempt to kill the political leaders of Hamas in Doha could upend the foundations of an American-led order in the Middle East.

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Gulf Powers Question U.S. Protection After Israeli Strike on Qatari Soil
ByVivian Nereim September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

The brazen attempt to kill the political leaders of Hamas in Doha could upend the foundations of an American-led order in the Middle East.

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