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Which world leaders are visiting Qatar to pay their condolences?
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013 and revolutionised modern-day Qatar, died on Sunday, aged 74.
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Why has the UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz?
A cargo vessel had been struck by a projectile near Oman, as Iran says all ships must pass with its permission.
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Iran slams the GCC and the US for ‘interventionist’ statement: What we know
Tehran rejects US-GCC pressure over missiles, the Strait of Hormuz and regional armed groups.
Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal
A war meant to isolate Iran instead deepened Gulf pragmatism and strengthened support for diplomacy.
From: NewsFeed
Rubio: Gulf countries don’t support Strait of Hormuz tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said all Gulf countries oppose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 25 Jun 2026
Rubio issues Hormuz toll warning as he wraps up Gulf visit
Rubio’s Gulf tour is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the US-Iran framework agreement last week.
Iran war day 118: IRGC rejects new Hormuz route; Rubio to meet GCC leaders
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns against alternative route in Strait of Hormuz as top US diplomat to meet Gulf leaders.
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Rubio begins Gulf visit in the UAE to advance US-Iran peace deal
Arriving in the UAE at the start of a Gulf tour, Rubio is seeking to advance the US-Iran deal with regional partners.
Published On 23 Jun 2026
Marco Rubio heads to Middle East to address Iran MoU, Hormuz
Rubio to visit UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain for talks on Iran and Hormuz priorities from June 23 to June 25.
How the Gulf will manage collective security after the Iran war ends
An Iran-US deal could provide an opportunity for Gulfs to review their security arrangements.
From: NewsFeed
Video shows aftermath of Iranian attack in Bahrain
Iranian strikes on Bahrain left cars, homes and buildings damaged in Hamad Town and Manama.
Published On 11 Jun 2026