Gulf states
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gulf states, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Rubio and Gulf ministers link Lebanese and Gaza recovery to disarmament
Marco Rubio and Gulf foreign ministers issued a statement saying Lebanese sovereignty and Gaza reconstruction both depend on disarming nonstate armed groups. The statement also ba…
Vance Says U.S. and Iran Will Set Up Direct Military Channel in Qatar
JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran agreed to set up a direct military communications channel in Qatar between the IRGC and U.S. Central Command. He also said Gulf states, including t…
Gulf States Say Iran’s Missile Program Must Be Part of Peace Talks
The United States and Gulf states issued a joint declaration on Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. They said no one should be forced out of Gaza, any departures must be voluntary and revers…
Iran Moves to Shape Future Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is advancing a plan to charge shipping-related fees in the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day ceasefire period ends. The U.S., Gulf states and legal experts say unilateral tolls…
Gulf States Fear Trump's Iran Deal Could Undermine Regional Security
A CNN analysis says Gulf states fear Donald Trump’s Iran deal could weaken regional security and U.S. credibility. Their worries center on Iran’s role in the Strait of Hormuz, the…
Fuel Tankers Begin Leaving Ben Gurion as Summer Traffic Surges
Some of the fuel tankers parked at Ben Gurion Airport have started leaving, reducing fears of summer flight disruptions. The Airports Authority says Wednesday will be the airport’…
UN begins clearing stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz
The UN International Maritime Organization has started a plan to remove about 11,000 stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf after the US-Iran war disrupted shipping. The reopeni…
Report: Regional Reconciliation Talks Between Iran and Gulf States Planned for Riyadh
A diplomat told Reuters that separate regional reconciliation talks between Iran and Gulf states are being planned in Riyadh. The talks are distinct from the US-Iran peace track a…
Gulf states slam Iran deal as Rubio heads to Gulf to calm allies
Gulf states have told the U.S. the emerging Iran deal is “very bad,” while Marco Rubio plans visits to the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait to reassure them. The talks remain unclear, with…
U.S. Pilot Describes Unusual Iranian Drone Formation Before F-15 Shootdown
An American F-15 pilot rescued after being shot down over Iran in April said he saw an unusual, tightly coordinated Iranian drone formation before ejecting. U.S. intelligence offi…
Thomas Friedman Says Trump Traded Israeli and Gulf Security for Election Gains
Thomas Friedman accused Donald Trump of ending the conflict with Iran for election-related reasons, saying the move helped Republicans but weakened Israel and Gulf states. He warn…
Miri Regev Says Iran Still Threatens Israel, But Says War Achieved Major Gains
Miri Regev said Israel’s war with Iran achieved key gains by weakening the nuclear and ballistic missile threat. In a ynet interview airing Thursday, she argued the Tehran regime…
Rubio to Visit Three Gulf States Amid Concern Over U.S.-Iran Understanding
Marco Rubio will visit the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain from Tuesday to Thursday, the State Department said. He is also expected to meet the Gulf Cooperation Council as Gulf leaders v…
Turkey speeds up its multi-layered 'Steel Dome' air defense project
Turkey is fast-tracking its “Steel Dome” air defense project, a multi-layered system inspired by Israel and the U.S. Aselsan has set aside about $900 million for the effort, with…
Dr. Dan Diker says Trump's Iran deal is worse than Obama's
Dr. Dan Diker said in a Channel 7 interview that Trump’s emerging Iran framework is worse than the Obama nuclear deal. He argued the U.S. has already given Iran major concessions…
Gantz Accuses Rivlin of Lying About Warning Him Over Netanyahu Unity Deal
Benny Gantz accused former President Reuven Rivlin of lying about warning him not to join Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2020 unity government. Gantz defended the move as necessary during t…
Iranian hardliner calls for Bahrain to return to Iranian rule after U.S. deal
Two days after the U.S.-Iran agreement, Kayhan editor Hussein Shariatmadari called for Bahrain to return to Iranian rule. He said Bahrain “belongs to Iran” and that its separation…
Bolton says Trump-Iran deal is a dangerous failure for the U.S. and Israel
John Bolton says Trump’s latest understanding with Iran is a dangerous U.S. setback and possibly worse than Afghanistan. He warns it leaves the Strait of Hormuz ambiguous, pressur…
Gantz Rejects Backing Netanyahu, Calls for Broad Zionist Unity Government
Benny Gantz said in a stormy interview that Benjamin Netanyahu must leave office, but that Israel still needs a broad Zionist unity government. He backed a stronger Israeli role i…
Shipping Picks Up in the Strait of Hormuz After U.S.-Iran Deal
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased after the United States and Iran agreed to reopen it, but it remains below prewar levels. Kpler says Iranian crude shipments are…
U.S.-Iran Deal Seen as a Historic Missed Opportunity, but Not Irreversible
An Israeli analysis says Trump’s Iran framework is a major strategic setback, especially for Israel, but still fixable in the next 60 days. It argues Washington gave Tehran nuclea…
Revolutionary Guard Forms Secret Cells in Iraq to Strike Gulf Targets
Reuters reported that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard created secret cells in Iraq to launch drone attacks on Gulf states and avoid using exposed pro-Iranian militias. The alleged netw…
Ex-Marine General Says Iran Deal Won’t End the War, Warns of Rogue Escalation
Retired U.S. Marine General John M. Jensen says the Iran war is not over despite the ceasefire understanding. He says key strategic goals were not achieved, warns of internal Iran…
Former 8200 Chief Says Trump Exposed Intelligence Sources
Former Unit 8200 commander Hanan Gefen accused Donald Trump of exposing sensitive intelligence in a recent speech about the killing of Qassem Soleimani. Gefen also said the most d…
Saudi Arabia Rejects Any New Gulf Control Arrangement in Hormuz
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan rejected any new control arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S.-Iran memorandum signed Monday. He said Saudi Arabia an…
Hormuz Has Become Iran’s New Strategic Lever After the War
An Israeli commentary says the U.S.-Iran deal ended the fighting but did not solve the strategic problem created around the Strait of Hormuz. The article argues that Iran has turn…
Left-wing peace and withdrawal narratives have collapsed, commentator says
Yaakov Bardugo argues that the Oslo, Gaza disengagement, and Lebanon withdrawal narratives have all collapsed after October 7. He says Israel is now controlling 70% of Gaza, opera…
Report: Gulf states could fund Iran's postwar reconstruction under U.S.-backed deal
J.D. Vance said Iran could access a $300 billion reconstruction fund if it meets nuclear conditions, but the money would come from Gulf states, not the U.S. The article argues Sau…
Ukraine’s AI Drone Interceptors Offer a Lesson for Israel
Ukraine is deploying AI-powered drone interception systems to fight Russian Shahed attacks and reduce its reliance on expensive missiles. President Volodymyr Zelensky is using the…
Trump’s Slimmed-Down Security Team Left U.S. Unprepared for Iran Conflict
CNN says Donald Trump weakened the National Security Council, then relied on a small inner circle during planning for confrontation with Iran. The result, according to the report…
Israel Alarmed by Emerging U.S.-Iran Deal, Fearing Early Relief for Tehran
Israeli officials called the looming U.S.-Iran agreement a bad deal, warning it eases pressure on Tehran too soon and weakens the military threat. Donald Trump defended the deal a…
Jerusalem Officials Warn U.S.-Iran Understanding Eases Pressure Too Soon
Israeli officials criticized a forming U.S.-Iran agreement, saying it eases pressure on Tehran too soon and weakens the military threat. They also opposed clauses tying Iran to Le…
U.S.-Iran draft memorandum calls for sanctions relief and a $300 billion reconstruction plan
A U.S. official released a draft U.S.-Iran memorandum that would end military operations, lift sanctions, and set a final deal within 60 days. The text also calls for a $300 billi…
Trump Says Iran Still Needs Missiles as U.S.-Iran Deal May Be Accelerated
The U.S. and Iran are reportedly considering accelerating a memorandum that would take effect before Friday, while Trump said the deal followed pressure on Iran and may limit its…
Trump says he may resume bombing Iran if the deal disappoints him
Donald Trump warned he could abandon the new Iran understanding and resume bombing if he is unhappy with it. He called the deal strong and said it guarantees Iran will never get n…
J.D. Vance Fires Back at Yinon Magal Over Iran Ceasefire Criticism
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance dismissed Yinon Magal’s criticism of the Iran ceasefire in a SiriusXM interview with Meghan Kelly. Magal had attacked Vance, Jared Kushner and Steve…
US Intelligence Says Iran Has Turned the Strait of Hormuz Into a Strategic Weapon
US intelligence agencies now assess that Iran can effectively close the Strait of Hormuz at will. Sources say the war taught Tehran to use the chokepoint and energy infrastructure…
JD Vance Defends Emerging Iran Framework, Says Relief Depends on Tehran’s Behavior
JD Vance defended the emerging U.S.-Iran framework in an interview with Megyn Kelly, saying any economic relief for Tehran would depend on verified behavioral change. He said the…
Australia Eases Travel Warning for Israel and Gulf States
Australia lowered its travel warning for Israel and several Gulf states after a U.S.-Iran understanding. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australians should still avoid non-essent…
Conservative Allies Rebel Over Trump’s Iran Deal
Conservative Trump allies are openly rebelling against the emerging Iran agreement, saying it may reward Tehran and harm U.S. and Israeli interests. The dispute centers on reports…
Reuters Report Reveals Details of Proposed $300 Billion Iran Reconstruction Fund
Reuters said a proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund would rely entirely on private capital, with more than $150 billion already pledged. The plan follows Washington’s re…
Security Officials Fear Netanyahu Is Deciding Alone
Israeli security officials fear Benjamin Netanyahu is making key decisions with too little advice around him. They also say Israel must push the U.S. on Lebanon, pursue peace talk…
Barak Ravid Calls Out Yinon Magal’s Anti-Trump Post on CNN
Barak Ravid told CNN that Yinon Magal posted a hostile message calling Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and JD Vance by insulting names. The post came after Donald Trump announced an…
US-Iran Deal Raises Alarm in Lebanon and the Gulf
The US and Iran are nearing a new agreement that would release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian funds and extend the ceasefire to Lebanon. Lebanon and Gulf states warn the de…
Iran Deal Could Release Billions, Raising Alarm in Lebanon and the Gulf
The United States and Iran are nearing a new agreement that could free billions of dollars for Tehran and extend a Lebanon ceasefire without curbing Hezbollah. The deal has trigge…
Reuters: Iran Emerges Stronger as Gulf States Lose Confidence in U.S. Protection
Reuters said the U.S.-Iran war ended without major strategic change, but with Iran politically stronger and Gulf states less confident in U.S. protection. The report said Washingt…
White House Official Says U.S.-Iran Memorandum Signed as Hormuz Reopening Looms
A White House official said the U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and affect sanctions and nuclear oversight. Vice President J.D. Vance…
Iran Took Advantage of Trump’s Urgency in Talks, Israeli Analyst Says
Prof. Eitan Gilboa said Trump’s Iran negotiations were shaped by Tehran’s ability to exploit his urgency for a rapid deal. He warned that the reported phased memorandum leaves key…