Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE from May 13
Washington (Agencies): US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a three-nation tour of the Middle East from May 13 to May 16, 2025, as announced by Press Secretary…
Laser Warfare: Gulf States Weigh Israeli Iron Beam for Missile Defense
Dubai (Agencies): Interest in advanced directed-energy weapons is rising across Gulf states as regional militaries seek cost-effective solutions to counter aerial threats. Israel’s new Iron Beam system, a high-powered laser…
Iraq Encourages Kuwait to Join Development Road Project
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has called on Kuwait to participate in Iraq’s strategic Development Road project during a meeting with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Iraq, Hassan Zaman,…
Bahrain and Iran agree to start talks on resuming political relations
Manama (Agencies): Bahrain and Iran agreed on Sunday to start talks aimed at resuming political relations between the two countries, Bahrain News Agency reported. A joint statement was released after…
Washington stepping up defense cooperation with GCC states: US official
Riyadh (Agencies): The US is stepping up defense cooperation with Gulf Cooperation Council countries in a bid to address one of the region’s “most challenging periods in recent years,” Dan…
UPDATES: Iranian President’s Helicopter Crashes in East Azerbaijan Province
UPDATES: Marandi mentioned that Raisi had also planned to visit a few northern provinces, emphasizing that he travels extensively within the country. Iran has 30 provinces and Raisi has pledged…
US Shifts Military Assets from UAE to Qatar Amid Regional Tensions
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Defense is reportedly relocating its fighter jets, armed drones, and other aircraft from the Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
Iran Completes ‘Punishment’ of Israel, No Further Intentions to Continue – IRGC
Tehran (Agencies): Iran’s top military commander has assured that the ‘punishment’ of Israel has been completed and there is no intention to continue. This follows a large-scale missile and drone…
Iraq and Kuwait Sign Agreement to Establish Telecom Route to Europe
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq and Kuwait have concluded a strategic collaboration agreement to establish a communications route from the Gulf to Europe. This partnership aims to strengthen Iraq’s strategic position in…
Kuwait and Russia Sign Comprehensive Military Assistance Agreement
Kuwait City (Agencies): Kuwait and Russia have solidified their bilateral relations by signing a comprehensive military assistance agreement. The accord, which holds strategic implications, aims to enhance cooperation between the…