United behind the ceasefire even as divisions loom: Gulf countries navigate US-Iran talks
Despite finding renewed unity in supporting the ceasefire, countries in the region are divided in their positions toward Iran
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Will the Strait of Hormuz blockade lead to a diplomatic breakthrough, or more violence?
A look at the violence in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf during the war, and what may keep the US and Iran at the negotiating table now.
Clionadh Raleigh on Iran war as peace talks dominate headlines the attacks continue
ACLED’s founder and CEO, Professor Clionadh Raleigh, comments on the sustained high level of attacks across the Middle East despite ongoing discussions of possible peace talks.
Luca Nevola on Iran’s strike on Red Sea oil refinery
ACLED Senior Analyst for Yemen and the Gulf Luca Nevola comments on why Iran is attacking the Red Sea and not the Houthis.
Following the joint United States-Israeli strikes launched on Iran on 28 February, Tehran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at all six Gulf Cooperation Council states: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. These strikes were unprecedented, and despite claims by Iranian officials that they were aimed at US military facilities, they have also targeted energy infrastructure, including oil fields and facilities; vital civilian infrastructure, including airports; residential areas; and landmark sites. As the conflict persists, further incidents targeting Gulf states are likely as Iran seeks to deter US and Israeli military action by raising the costs for their regional partners.
Smoke rises in Manama, Bahrain, after Iran carried out a missile strike on the main headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet on 28 February in retaliation against US-Israeli attacks. Photo by Stringer and Anadolu via Getty Images.
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United behind the ceasefire even as divisions loom: Gulf countries navigate US-Iran talks
Despite finding renewed unity in supporting the ceasefire, countries in the region are divided in their positions toward Iran
Will the Strait of Hormuz blockade lead to a diplomatic breakthrough, or more violence?
A look at the violence in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf during the war, and what may keep the US and Iran at the negotiating table now.
Clionadh Raleigh on Iran war as peace talks dominate headlines the attacks continue
ACLED’s founder and CEO, Professor Clionadh Raleigh, comments on the sustained high level of attacks across the Middle East despite ongoing discussions of possible peace talks.
Luca Nevola on Iran’s strike on Red Sea oil refinery
ACLED Senior Analyst for Yemen and the Gulf Luca Nevola comments on why Iran is attacking the Red Sea and not the Houthis.
Luca Nevola on Iranian strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf
ACLED’s Yemen and the Gulf Senior Analyst, Luca Nevola, comments on Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries
Iran targets the global oil market: Gulf energy and the Strait of Hormuz are under fire
Iran has retaliated against Israel’s attacks on its oil facilities by attacking energy infrastructure and shipping vessels across the Gulf and in the Strait of Hormuz.
Luca Nevola on maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and possible Houthi activity in the Red Sea
ACLED’s Yemen and the Gulf Senior Analyst comments on the security and business implications of escalating threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
What will happen to the Iranian regime?
As Iran continues to struggle for its survival, the long-term consequences for the regime are uncertain at this stage.
ACLED’s CEO Prof. Clionadh Raleigh on how Iran is striking back
ACLED’s CEO Prof. Clionadh Raleigh comments on Iran’s retaliatory strikes.
Luca Nevola on Iran-US bombing and Houthi retaliatory risks
ACLED’s Yemen and the Gulf Senior Analyst, Luca Nevola, comments on the possibility of Houthi involvement in the regional crisis following US-Israel strikes on Iran.