Tehran has told Gulf Arab states it would be "unacceptable" if they allowed use of their airspace or military bases against Iran and warned that any such move would draw a response, a senior Iranian official said.

Iranian official says Gulf states must not allow the use of airspace against Iran

Iran has warned that it will use weapons “never used before” against Israel if it carries out “any adventure”. “(If Israel) seeks adventure, our next response will be immediate, stronger and more extensive,” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said while speaking to UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron. Meanwhile West Asian nations are calling for de-escalation of the conflict...Watch in or more details!

Iran attacks Israel: Gulf states fear conflict will threaten their security and economy

A trump family member and his links to West Asia is making news. Jared Kushner's private equity firm has signed a deal with a company connected to the Israeli Defence industry...Watch in for more details!

Gulf states investing in Israel? | The Jared Kushner Gulf-Israel link | West Asia

Gulf states criticized India over 'insulting' comments made by a ruling party spokesperson against Prophet Muhammed. Why are the same Gulf states silent about China’s Uighur genocide? How has India reacted? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Gulf states slam India for ‘insulting the Prophet'

Lebanon's government cannot afford to resign over a growing diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia and some Gulf states, a member of a Lebanese crisis group of ministers said on Saturday following a near three-hour meeting over the widening rift.

Lebanon says government can't afford to resign as Saudi rift widens

Citizens of Oman took the streets on Wednesday for the fourth day of demonstrations, braving a heavy security presence to demand that the country's ruler follow through on promises to create thousands of jobs.

Jobs, not promises: Omanis protest for fourth day

Iran flatly dismissed a call by Saudi Arabia for Gulf states to be consulted on any potential negotiations with the Islamic republic on its nuclear programme.

Iran dismisses Saudi's call for inclusion in nuclear talks

Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that a consultation with Gulf states was necessary if US nuclear agreement with Iran was to be revived. It warned that such an approach was the only path towards a sustainable agreement.

Talks with Gulf states necessary for US-Iran deal revival: Saudi Arabia

Public debates about China’s Middle East policy are as much internal Chinese discussions as they are indications of where Beijing’s thinking is going and efforts to nudge countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to accommodate potential policy changes.

Subtly, China pressures Gulf states to reduce regional tensions

Iranian naval activity in the Gulf and Turkish maritime expansion in the Eastern Mediterranean have hogged the limelight, but Russian and Gulf policymakers are also watching with Argus eyes moves by the Islamic Republic in the Caspian Sea.

Iran's expanding naval presence in Caspian Sea puts spotlight on great power rivalry

This system is common in Gulf states where large portions of the population is foreign. In Qatar it requires workers to obtain their employers' consent before changing jobs, which advocate groups say leaves them open to abuse. Qatar will abolish Kafala labour.

Qatar to abolish 'Kafala' labour

Saudi and Iranian leaders are this week walking back from the brink, signalling that they want to avoid outright military confrontation and manage rather than resolve differences.

Gulf straddles the edge of war and peace

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Monday with the king of Saudi Arabia as he sought to coordinate with allies over soaring tensions with Iran. On a day trip scheduled after Iran shot down a US drone, Pompeo flew into the Red Sea city of Jeddah and met with King Salman at his palace.

Mike Pompeo meets Saudi king Mohammed bin Salman on Iran crisis

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