Tag: #GulfSecurity

Houthi troops ride on a police patrol truck after participating in a Houthi gathering in Sanaa, Yemen, on February 19, 2020.

Iran’s Proxy Network Expands as Houthis and Iraqi Militias Pressure Gulf Allies

September 10, 2026

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — Iran-backed armed groups are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia and other U.S.-aligned Gulf interests, with Houthi ...

Oil and chemical tanker Gulf Muttrah departs the BP Oil Refinery jetty with tugboat assistance in Kwinana, Western Australia.

U.S.-Iran Escalation Puts Gulf Shipping and Global Energy Flows at Risk

by The Daily Desk

September 3, 2026

WASHINGTON — The escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran is widening across the Gulf, with renewed U.S. strikes ...

Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President and Pakistani Prime Minister attend the signing of a joint defense agreement in Makkah.

Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual Defense Pact as Regional Security Tensions Rise

by The Daily Desk

August 8, 2026

SAUDI ARABIA, Mecca - Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defense agreement committing the three countries to ...

Naval vessels escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

LIVE: Middle East Security Crisis — Ongoing Coverage

by The Daily Desk

May 5, 2026

Last updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 11:15 UTC ORIGINAL INTRODUCTION The Middle East crisis has entered a more volatile ...

Satellite imagery showing damaged ships and military bases in Gulf region - Planet Labs PBC via AP

Satellite Evidence Signals Expanding Iran War Footprint Across Gulf Military Network

by The Daily Desk

June 20, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Journos News) - A growing body of satellite imagery is beginning to map the geographic reach ...

UAE airspace closure as Israel-Iran conflict escalates in the Middle East - AP Photo

Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies, UAE Airspace Disruptions Signal Regional Fragility

by The Daily Desk

June 20, 2026

Explosions over Dubai early Tuesday underscored the intensifying confrontation between Israel and Iran, prompting the United Arab Emirates to temporarily ...

Smoke rises over Tehran after strikes during Israel Iran conflict - AP Photo/Vahid Salemi

LIVE: Israel–Iran Regional Security Crisis — Ongoing Coverage

by The Daily Desk

March 9, 2026

Last updated: Monday, March 9, 2026 | 08:30 UTC 08:05 UTC — Iran Launches Missile and Drone Barrage Toward Gulf ...

Air defense intercepts missiles during Israel Iran escalation across Middle East- AP Photo/Vahid Salemi

LIVE: Middle East Security Crisis — Israel, U.S., Iran Updates

by The Daily Desk

March 8, 2026

Last updated: Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 12:30 UTC 12:10 UTC — Iranian Officials Warn of Additional Strikes on U.S. ...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaking during wartime message amid regional missile strikes - AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, File

Iran Leadership Crisis Deepens as Regional Missile Campaign Continues

by The Daily Desk

March 7, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Journos News) - Iran’s wartime leadership faces growing scrutiny after President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring ...