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Editorial stance of the outlets covering Gulf States most this month.
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The Gulf States are caught in the crossfire of a US-Iran war, with Iran striking US-linked targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, while Saudi Arabia faces drone and missile attacks. Oil markets react sharply to Hormuz closure threats, and Gulf governments rally diplomatic support while managing domestic fallout.
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Editorial stance of the outlets covering Gulf States most this month.
Oil markets are in turmoil as the Strait of Hormuz closure threat and tanker disruptions drive prices to six-week highs, prompting Asian importers to pivot to US supplies. OPEC+ agreed to increase output in August, but war-risk premiums dominate. ADNOC signed an LNG deal with Japan and acquired Shell's South Africa business, signaling strategic expansion despite instability.
Gulf states are rallying diplomatic support against Iranian attacks, with Saudi Arabia and Jordan facing assaults and Gulf states condemning Iran. US-Iran talks in Doha focused on Hormuz, while Iran and Oman agreed to continue shipping security talks. President Sheikh Mohamed landed in Kuwait hours after an attempted Iranian attack, underscoring high-level solidarity.
The Gulf is an active war zone: Iran struck US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, and the IRGC hit US carrier logistics and fueling platforms in Oman. Saudi Arabia executed strikes against Iraqi militias targeting its oil facilities, while Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia. The US and Iran exchanged strikes, with Trump warning Tehran 'will pay'.
War-related disinformation is spreading, as an AFP fact-check debunked a false link between a Kuwait blaze and the US-Iran conflict. Meanwhile, Qatar mourned the death of its Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and Saudi Arabia launched a new Umrah visa. Dubai's population passed 4.5 million, and a Quran award drew over 12,000 submissions.
