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Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of Hormuz Problem
ByRebecca F. Elliott and Vivian Nereim March 14, 2026

Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with Iran has effectively shut down.

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Iran’s regional proxies hold back from all-out war with US and Israel
ByJason Burke in Jerusalem March 11, 2026

Observers wait to see if Yemen-based Houthis will reopen hostilities as US warships approach Red Sea chokepointIranian-backed militias around the Middle East are continuing attacks against Israel, the US and their allies in retaliation for the US-Israe…

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Explosions rock Dubai, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as war spreads across Middle East
ByWilliam Christou in Lebanon and Angela Giuffrida in Rome February 28, 2026March 1, 2026

War launched by US and Israel on Iran has quickly escalated prompting anxiety and concern in whole regionFull reportUS-Israeli attack on Iran – live updatesIran struck the world-famous Fairmont hotel in Dubai, setting the hotel alight, as the war launc…

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A Trump Call Ignited Saudi-U.A.E. Feud
ByVivian Nereim February 27, 2026February 28, 2026

A request made to President Trump about the war in Sudan is at the heart of a diplomatic dispute between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Israel responsible for two-thirds of record 129 press killings in 2025, says CPJ
ByReuters in Washington February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Committee to Protect Journalists report says Israel also to blame for 81% of ‘intentionally targeted’ journalist killings The deadly toll on journalists in the Gaza warA record 129 journalists and media workers were killed in the course of their work i…

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The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia and the UAE: as former allies clash, others are likely to pay | Editorial
ByEditorial February 5, 2026

The growing rift between two Gulf powers will be felt across the Middle East and the Horn of AfricaIn 2017, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates spearheaded a blockade of Qatar, disrupting trade, stability and lives in the region. Their de facto l…

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Gloves Come Off in Gulf as Trump’s Closest Arab Allies Clash
ByVivian Nereim February 4, 2026

A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is reshaping conflicts and alliances across the Middle East and Africa.

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Yemeni Separatists Say They Are Disbanding, but Move Is in Dispute
ByIsmaeel Naar, Saeed Al-Batati and Vivian Nereim January 9, 2026

A delegation from the Southern Transitional Council in Riyadh announced its dissolution, but members abroad rejected the news amid fears it was not voluntary.

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Saudi Arabia says UAE helped Yemeni separatist leader flee as crisis deepens
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Riyadh says Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, was helped to flee YemenSaudi Arabia has accused the United Arab Emirates of smuggling a UAE-backed separatist leader out of Yemen after he failed to turn up for c…

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Saudi Official Accuses U.A.E. of Helping Yemeni Separatist to Escape
ByVivian Nereim January 8, 2026January 9, 2026

Aidarous al-Zubaidi is wanted on treason charges in Yemen after he led a lightning military offensive that escalated a bitter feud between the Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

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