Qatar – War Watch

Arms trade | Defense and Military Forces | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kuwait | Middle East | Missiles and Missile Defense Systems | Qatar | Rubio, Marco | State Department | United Arab Emirates | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
ByAaron Boxerman and Edward Wong May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.

Read More U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kuwait | Natural Gas | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries | Persian Gulf | Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) | Production | Qatar | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Shutdowns (Institutional) | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United Arab Emirates | United States | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
ByIvan Penn and Rebecca F. Elliott April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

Read More Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
American Gas Assn | Energy and Power | Europe | Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas | International Trade and World Market | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Natural Gas | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Persian Gulf | Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) | Qatar | Russia | Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) | Ships and Shipping | Solar Energy | Strait of Hormuz | United States | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
ByIvan Penn April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.

Read More The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
Defense and Military Forces | Drones (Pilotless Planes) | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Ukraine | United Arab Emirates | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Zelensky, Volodymyr

Zelensky details deals Ukraine signed to bolster Gulf nations’ defense against Iranian drones.
ByMaria Varenikova April 23, 2026

Read More Zelensky details deals Ukraine signed to bolster Gulf nations’ defense against Iranian drones.
Disasters and Emergencies | Economic Conditions and Trends | Infrastructure (Public Works) | International Trade and World Market | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kuwait | Natural Gas | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Persian Gulf | Pipelines | Ports | Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Ships and Shipping | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United Arab Emirates | United States | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed
ByRebecca F. Elliott April 21, 2026

The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.

Read More Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Bahrain | Benjamin Netanyahu | Donald Trump | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East and north Africa | Nuclear weapons | Palestinian territories | Petrol prices | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | US news | US-Israel war on Iran | World news

Gulf states rethink security in light of US-Israel war on Iran
BySaeed Shah in Islamabad April 10, 2026

Whatever outcome of ceasefire talks, the region will have to live with a continuing threat from the regime in TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesGulf nations will seek to add security partners as they rebuild battered economies after the US and Isr…

Read More Gulf states rethink security in light of US-Israel war on Iran
Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kuwait | Persian Gulf | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Gulf Arab nations report a barrage of Iranian attacks since the cease-fire.
ByVivian Nereim April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Read More Gulf Arab nations report a barrage of Iranian attacks since the cease-fire.
International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Peace Process | Persian Gulf | Politics and Government | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Strait of Hormuz | United Arab Emirates | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

Gulf Nations Face New Reality, Whether Cease-Fire Holds or Not
ByVivian Nereim April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

The countries will have to re-evaluate their relationships with Israel, Iran and the United States after a war that has exposed their vulnerability.

Read More Gulf Nations Face New Reality, Whether Cease-Fire Holds or Not
Defense and Military Forces | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khamenei, Ali | Khamenei, Mojtaba (1969- ) | Kuwait | Middle East | Persian Gulf | Qatar | Shajarah Tayyebeh (Minab, Iran) | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States Defense and Military Forces | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Yemen

Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign
ByAshley Ahn April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a weekslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.

Read More Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Bahrain | Benjamin Netanyahu | Defence policy | Donald Trump | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | John Healey | Kuwait | Middle East and north Africa | Military | Nuclear weapons | Palestinian territories | Petrol prices | Politics | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | UK news | US-Israel war on Iran | World news

UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Trump jibes over British military role
ByMatthew Weaver March 31, 2026

John Healey says extra deployment is defensive response to ‘expanding threat’ from IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK is sending more military support to the Gulf, taking the total deployment to 1,000 troops, a…

Read More UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Trump jibes over British military role