How the Gulf will manage collective security after the Iran war ends
An Iran-US deal could provide an opportunity for Gulfs to review their security arrangements.
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From: NewsFeed
Qatar says temporary charges ‘negotiable’
Qatar rejects a set Strait of Hormuz toll, says temporary charges ‘negotiable’.
Published On 30 May 2026
US Treasury threatens Oman with sanctions over Hormuz Strait
US official says Oman should know that Washington ‘will aggressively target’ actors that facilitate tolls in waterway.
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Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman, amid Iran war escalation?
The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz.
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What’s happening on Iran war day 90 as US launches new strikes
The US strikes near Bandar Abbas as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports no casualties or damage.
From: NewsFeed
Trump says no one will control Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump says he won’t allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz under the terms of any deal reached with Tehran.
Published On 27 May 2026
Trump appears to threaten Oman over Strait of Hormuz impasse
The US president warns that Oman, a US ally, ‘will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow them up’.
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How badly is Europe affected by fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war?
EU launches fertiliser plan as Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels food security fears.
From: Quotable
‘Trump needs a deal, no matter how bad it is’
Harlan Ullman argues that US President Donald Trump is chasing any Iran deal to relieve mounting pressure at home.
Published On 24 May 2026
The GCC should insure itself against the next Strait of Hormuz crisis
For that, collective action will be needed now.
Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts
Pakistan military chief Asim Munir to travel to Tehran for talks, according to Iranian media reports.
