Shiite-led unrest in the island exposes the cost of military dependence. In March 2026, the Kingdom of Bahrain became a flashpoint in the Middle East. Known for its modern skyline and status as a regional financial hub, the small Gulf nation is now facing its most serious civil unrest in over a decade. The crisis […]

Iran says it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the Persian Gulf as tensions escalate after joint U.S.–Israel attacks on Iranian territory.

Latvia said priority will be given to vulnerable people and families with young children. On Wednesday, the Estonian Foreign Ministry announced it will organize the first Baltic repatriation flight from Oman for 180 citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates and other Persian Gulf countries. RELATED: International Cruise Association Suspends Middle East Itineraries Passengers will […]

Diplomat Baqaei condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council’s stance on contested islands. On Thursday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard began two days of naval drills in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. RELATED: Iran’s Lead and Zinc Industry Expands Its Regional Weight During the first day of the exercises, Iranian forces […]