What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?
The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.
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OPEC+ agrees to hike oil output, warns of slow recovery after attacks
The rise is largely symbolic as some key members are unable to raise production amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf
The US and Israel have repeatedly hit the plant, raising risks of radioactive contamination far beyond Iran’s borders.
Iran’s ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust
Zarif’s plan calls for limits on Iran’s nuclear programme and reopening Strait of Hormuz in return for end to sanctions.
Kuwait’s power, water plants damaged as Iran keeps attacking Gulf states
Bahrain and the UAE also report attacks resulting in fires, which are put out quickly.
Iran war: What is happening on day 37 of US-Israeli attacks?
A US crew member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter plane has been rescued, Trump says.
At least one killed at UAE’s Habshan gas facility after intercepted attack
UAE says largest gas facility, Habshan, suffered ‘significant damage’ after air defence interception sparked fires.
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How the US and Israel are waging war on Iran’s medicines, vaccines
The Pasteur Institute of Iran is one of several healthcare facilities in the country to be targeted.
Kuwait desalination plant, oil refinery hit by missile and drone strikes
Twelve people were injured by falling debris in the UAE, fire at Abu Dhabi gas plant.
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‘It’s the beginning of the end’ of the American security order
Trita Parsi, Vice President of the Quincy Institute, says the American security order is entering its final phase.
Published On 2 Apr 2026
GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways
Jassim al-Budaiwi calls on UN Security Council to guarantee ‘uninterrupted navigation through all strategic waterways’.
