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The United States' departure from Iraq is set to leave a power vacuum, with regional and global players expected to compete for influence over the country's future. Analysts warn that Iran, Gulf states and other powers may seek to fill the space left by American forces, reshaping Iraq's politics and security dynamics.
- 2Iran's Currency Hits Record Low Amid Regional War●🟠 UPDATE Iran's Currency Hits Record Low Amid Regional War Iran's Revolutionary Guards accused President Trump of mislea
Iran's currency has fallen to a record low as a regional war continues, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards accusing President Trump of misleading Americans about Iran's nuclear program. The conflict is also being linked to disruptions affecting Gulf energy shipments, adding economic pressure on Tehran while tensions over the nuclear issue remain high.
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Egypt's diplomatic strategy is under scrutiny, with debate over whether Cairo's maneuvering between regional and global powers is shrewd statecraft or incoherent posturing. Commentators are weighing the costs and benefits of Egypt's balancing act as it navigates tensions across the Middle East, its economy, and relations with Washington, Moscow, and Gulf partners.
- 4Commentary calls Sudan war one Abu Dhabi never needed to fight●The war Abu Dhabi didn’t need to fight
A new commentary argues the United Arab Emirates became a participant in Sudan's devastating civil war despite having no genuine need to be involved. The piece examines Abu Dhabi's role in the conflict, which has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, and questions the strategic and economic motives behind the Gulf state's engagement.
- 5Qatar PM: US warned Doha before Iran strikes, slams Netanyahu●Qatar PM says US gave warning before Iran strikes, calls Netanyahu ‘war criminal’
Qatar's prime minister said the United States gave advance warning before strikes targeting Iran, and sharply attacked Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a 'war criminal'. The comments underline Doha's anger at attacks launched while it positions itself as a mediator in the conflict, and reveal back-channel communication between Washington and Gulf capitals ahead of the strikes.
- 6Qatar urges diplomacy as US and Iran claim Strait of Hormuz control●Qatar urges diplomacy as US and Iran both claim Hormuz control
Qatar has called for diplomatic de-escalation as both the United States and Iran assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, the critical shipping chokepoint for global oil and gas exports. The duelling claims from Washington and Tehran have raised tensions in the Gulf, prompting Qatari appeals for dialogue and restraint to keep the vital waterway open and avoid a wider confrontation.
- 7EU negotiations under way to secure Bab el-Mandeb Strait●Spotlight European Union, Yemen Behind the scenes of EU negotiations to secure Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The European Union is engaged in behind-the-scenes negotiations with Yemeni parties to secure the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The talks reportedly cover security cooperation and protection of shipping traffic through the waterway, which has faced heightened risks from regional instability.