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US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, says it includes non-proliferation safeguards

The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, including two agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards, with the deal to be submitted to Congress for review. Concerns persist over a possible uranium enrichment facility and the potential for a regional arms race. President Trump has stated the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel.

8 outlets · 10 articles Jul 23

Iran war: Houthis claim Red Sea attacks on Saudi tankers, raising risk of new chokepoint

Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade targeting Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea and claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers, prompting several ships to change course. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of flying Revolutionary Guard members into Yemen, while Washington signaled openness to talks despite launching new strikes on Iran.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 23

Nobody in region to be allowed to sell oil if Iran denied this opportunity — speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will block regional oil sales if it cannot sell its own, and that the Strait of Hormuz will only open under Iranian arrangements. The threat follows renewed US and Iranian strikes, with Ghalibaf warning that strikes will be met with counterstrikes.

3 outlets · 4 articles Jul 22

UAE, Saudi officials signal rapprochement after rift

Senior officials from the UAE and Saudi Arabia have posted similar messages on social media affirming close historical ties, signaling a thaw in relations months after a public falling out. The posts come amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and differing views on regional conflicts.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 22

Can the Suez save Asian oil consumers after Houthis shut Bab al-Mandeb?

Two Saudi crude tankers have reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats, raising fears of a second maritime chokepoint disruption for Asian buyers already affected by Strait of Hormuz tensions. Analysts warn a full closure could disrupt 7.4 million barrels per day, leaving the Suez Canal as a longer, costlier alternative.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 22

Washington plans to announce nuclear agreement with Riyadh, US media reports

The Trump administration has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, allowing US companies to help build a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom. The pact omits certain nonproliferation safeguards, drawing concerns about regional arms race risks.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 22

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium

The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a civilian nuclear deal that could allow Riyadh to enrich uranium on its soil, a shift in longstanding US non-proliferation policy. Critics warn the deal could spark a regional arms race and compromise Israel's security, while the agreement drops a previous requirement for Saudi normalization with Israel.

8 outlets · 9 articles Jul 22

Persian Gulf states irritated by US actions in conflict with Iran — Bloomberg

Persian Gulf monarchies are increasingly frustrated with the US-Iran conflict and may seek new security partnerships, while some states push for escalation and others for de-escalation, according to experts and reports cited by TASS.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 21

Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign as Israeli officials warn Tehran may strike Israel

As the US-Iran conflict continues, President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing multiple military options, including an expanded bombing campaign and increased troop deployments. Israeli officials warn that an intensified US campaign could prompt Tehran to retaliate directly against Israel, while the IDF maintains high readiness and close coordination with US forces.

3 outlets · 9 articles Jul 21

Iran struck US Sheikh Isa airbase in Bahrain on Tuesday — military

Iranian forces launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting US Sheikh Isa Airbase in Bahrain, according to reports from Al Jazeera and TASS. The attack marks an escalation in the US-Iran conflict, following US strikes inside Iran and President Trump's declaration ending the ceasefire.

1 outlet · 1 article Jul 21

Mediators present US, Iran with 10-day ceasefire proposal - Axios

Regional mediators have presented the US and Iran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and salvaging the collapsing memorandum of understanding. Both sides have responded, with Washington reportedly holding fire for two nights and demanding a longer truce, while some experts warn the ceasefire could be a US ploy to prepare a ground operation.

3 outlets · 6 articles Jul 21

US, Iran conflict could force Ben-Gurion Airport to cancel 30 flights daily through summer - report

Amid escalating US-Iran conflict, Ben-Gurion Airport faces potential daily flight cancellations due to parked US refueling aircraft. Officials differ on the likelihood, with Israir CEO supporting the Transport Ministry's freeze and IAA Chairman denying imminent cancellations.

1 outlet · 5 articles Jul 21

Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?

Recent diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea, and the US signal a coordinated approach to security challenges in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Meanwhile, a flurry of bilateral engagements, including a phone call between the Somali and Egyptian foreign ministers, underscores growing alliances. The region is emerging as a key theater of international politics, with powers like Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel deepening their involvement through military, economic, and diplomatic means.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 21

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for death of soldiers

The US and Iran have exchanged a new round of strikes, with Washington targeting Iranian military capabilities and Tehran hitting US assets in the Gulf. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the situation as a 'full-scale war,' while diplomatic messages reportedly continue through mediators.

5 outlets · 8 articles Jul 20

Iran strikes US facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain — IRGC

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed a series of strikes on US military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, while the US says it remains 'locked and loaded' but open to talks. The attacks follow US airstrikes on Iran that both sides frame within a broader conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.

2 outlets · 6 articles Jul 20

Why is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel?

Iran has been targeting military and civilian infrastructure across Gulf states and Jordan in response to US strikes on Iranian territory, while deliberately avoiding attacks on US naval assets and Israel, according to Al Jazeera reporting. Analysts attribute this strategy to a desire to pressure Washington without provoking a devastating US response, as Gulf states deny allowing their territories to be used for attacks against Iran.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 20

Reopening talks with Washington impossible as long as US attacks continue — Iranian source

An Iranian source says negotiations with Washington cannot resume while US attacks continue, warning of an offensive phase if strikes persist. Mediators have proposed a 10-day ceasefire to revive an interim deal, but Tehran remains skeptical.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 20

US pushes Mediterranean oil pipelines to bypass Strait of Hormuz despite proxy security risks

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Washington highlights US efforts to reduce Iranian influence, including disarmament of Iran-backed militias and plans to revive oil pipelines through Iraq and Syria to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 19

CIA operative helped UAE secure access to advanced US AI technology amid China links fears - report

A report by The Wall Street Journal, as covered by the Jerusalem Post, reveals that a veteran CIA operative was sent to Abu Dhabi to assess the UAE's AI company G42, which led to reduced China ties and increased US tech access. The US subsequently granted the UAE license-free access to advanced chips and servers, sparking debate over AI race implications.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 19

US and Iran exchange strikes after two US deaths in Jordan attack

The US military has conducted a series of strikes against Iran following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan, with Iran retaliating against US bases in Kuwait. The escalation threatens global oil shipping routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.

9 outlets · 10 articles Jul 19