Bahrain jails nine defendants for life for ‘cooperating’ with Iran’s IRGC
Convictions come amid an intensified crackdown by Bahraini authorities on individuals accused of having ties to Tehran.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 66 as Trump announces Hormuz mission?
Trump orders new Hormuz mission after Iran says it receives US response to its peace proposal.
Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships
President Trump says the US will begin ‘Project Freedom’ on Monday to guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf nations are resuming strategic projects to mitigate regional dangers
In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks
Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz
Iran’s shadow fleet uses fake flags and dark ships to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
High-level GCC summit in Jeddah embodies ‘unified Gulf stance’ towards the war, Qatar’s emir says.
Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz
The White House confirms Trump met his national security advisers on Monday to discuss the plan.
Bahrain strips 69 people of citizenship over Iran support
Rights groups have described the move as a ‘blatant abuse of power’.
Map quiz: How well do you know the GCC?This article will be opened in a new browser window
Drop a pin on the map for every location and see how close you get. Can you get a perfect score of 100?
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Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support
‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 18 Apr 2026
Bahrain summons Iraqi envoy as pro-Iranian attacks persist in Gulf
Move reflects regional alarm over attacks by pro-Iranian groups based in Iraq, which continue despite ceasefire.
