On May 1, six armed IRGC fighters tried to infiltrate Kuwait's Bubiyan Island. One Kuwaiti soldier was injured, four Iranians were captured, and two escaped. It's the most significant Iran-Gulf border incident in years — and it's barely made headlines.

Kuwait vs. Iran: The border incident nobody is talking about

A Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is under strain as Tehran issues new demands, including war reparations and U.S. military withdrawal. The truce, agreed on condition that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, is critical for global energy flows but remains fragile amid regional tensions. China’s diplomatic role and potential strategic gains add another layer of complexity to the crisis.


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The war has moved beyond military confrontation to become an economic stress test for the Middle East and global markets.

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The arrangement allows Saudi Arabia to enjoy protection without possessing the weapons itself. Pakistan’s missiles, including the Shaheen-III with a range of 2,750 kilometres, provide the Kingdom with a credible deterrent capable of reaching virtually anywhere in its territory.

Among Muslim nations, how many have nuclear weapons? Saudi–Pak defence pact explained

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Kuwait vs. Iran: The border incident nobody is talking about

Iran's Retaliatory Strikes Rock Gulf, Expose Security Gaps

Did US–Iran conflict expose economic fault lines across the Middle East?

Among Muslim nations, who has nuclear weapons? Saudi–Pak defence pact explained