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Military / WarThe Veil
Saudi Arabia spends billions on its military. Why can't it stop deadly attacks by Iran's Houthi allies?
Experts cite geography, interceptor shortages and evolving Houthi tactics as challenges for Saudi defenses despite billions in military spending.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
World TradeThe Veil
Supertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war level
A supertanker charter was reported at $76 million, roughly 10 times the stated pre-war rate. A tanker shortage was cited; voyage details remain unclear.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as more Iranian flights restricted
Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani chiefs weigh coordinated support amid Houthi attacks; tighter Iranian flight limits target suspected supply lines.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
US allies need to shoot down Russian aircraft testing NATO boundaries, Czech president warns
Petr Pavel warns allies may need to down Russian aircraft testing NATO boundaries, urging clear red lines amid rising border probes and tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing
Gulf exporters reroute, use storage, and coordinate insurers to keep crude moving despite Iran tensions. Prices volatile but below worst fears.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump to address U.N. amid tensions with allies, war with Iran and Russia-Ukraine war
At UNGA in New York, Trump’s speech will be parsed for shifts on Iran and Ukraine, alliance commitments, and energy security as leaders meet.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran strikes on US diplomatic facilities in 4 Gulf countries cost $184M: IG report
State Dept. watchdog reports $184M in damage to U.S. diplomatic sites in four Gulf countries, prompting repairs, security upgrades, and possible relocat...
- 7 min
- Gulf region
Military / WarThe Veil
Gulf states call off meeting with Iran, Houthis launch new attack on Saudi
Gulf states scrapped a planned Iran meeting after a new Houthi attack on Saudi, sharpening Red Sea tensions and raising risks to shipping and energy flows.
- 7 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
CNBC Daily Open: Gulf strikes jolt oil toward triple digits
Hostilities near the Strait of Hormuz boost crude and hit equities as U.S. weighs maritime security steps, sanctions, and escorts.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say
US and Saudi officials say Tehran is building broader proxy links to threaten Gulf partners, prompting Washington reviews and Saudi defenses.
- 8 min
- Saudi Arabia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran attacks U.S. allies in Gulf region as Trump downplays peace deal potential
Iran reportedly attacked U.S.-aligned partners in the Gulf, prompting security alerts, market jitters, and tighter defenses as Trump downplays peace talks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
How U.S. Allies Can Resist Washington’s Bullying
Allies weigh coordinated legal and diplomatic steps to defend the ICC, balancing principled stances with risks to trade, defense, and tech ties.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront ‘real enemy’
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei urges Gulf monarchies to confront a “real enemy,” challenging regional alignments and testing intra-Gulf cohesion.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
I’m president of one of America’s most reliable allies. Here’s how we stand up to Russia
Romania details Patriot, HIMARS, F‑16-to-F‑35, and Abrams buys to boost NATO burden-sharing and Black Sea defense; signals closer U.S. coordination.
- 7 min
- Romania
Military / WarThe Veil
AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Our allies enjoyed a free ride trading with Iran. Trump is shutting that down
Ex-U.S. envoy Gordon Sondland says Trump-era policy will force partners to choose U.S. markets over trade with Iran, raising secondary-sanctions risks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran war leaves US allies in Asia less defended – NYT
Report says Washington shifted missile interceptors to the Mideast, leaving Indo-Pacific partners worried about thinner air and missile defense.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes
Trump says U.S.-aligned partners reached a framework to end the Iran war and the U.S. will pause new strikes, but offers no details or confirmations.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
Fresh US airstrikes hit Iran after another US troop death; Tehran vows reprisals, Gulf states tighten defenses as shipping and energy risks rise.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iranian Attacks Need Not Change the Gulf’s AI Ambitions
Analysts in Kyiv outline Ukraine-tested resilience—decentralized systems, rapid repairs, and cross-border failover—to keep Gulf AI online under threat.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. launches strikes against Iran for a third night, while Tehran targets Gulf neighbors
Sustained U.S. strikes near Tehran meet Iranian attacks on U.S. sites and Gulf neighbors, raising regional risks to shipping, energy, and security.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran tells Gulf states not to serve as ‘arenas’ for US attacks — RT World News
Tehran cautions Gulf states against enabling US operations, saying hosts could be targeted amid rising regional tensions and reassessed basing deals.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit
Beijing confirms rare SLBM test as U.S. partners tighten defense coordination ahead of the NATO summit, highlighting Indo-Pacific deterrence signals.
- 7 min
- China
Global SummitsThe Veil
Trump pushed NATO to pay up. Now allies must turn pledges into power
Allies in Ankara set timelines for munitions, integrated air defenses, and counter‑UAS standards to turn pledges into credible deterrence.
- 7 min
- Turkey
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
NATO Secretary Mark Rutte praises Trump's Iran strategy, addresses president's frustration with allies
Secretary General Mark Rutte praises Trump’s Iran approach, urges tighter allied coordination amid burden-sharing strains and escalation risks.
- 7 min
- Iran