US Refuses to Share Plans Regarding Iran With Allies in Persian Gulf

 The US administration has not shared its goals and plans regarding Iran with its allies in the Persian Gulf, including during consultations with representatives of Saudi Arabia in Washington "aimed at gaining clarity," Fox News reported, citing a high-ranking official from a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) state.

Stop Israel from bombing Iran’s oil sites, Gulf states urge US

 Gulf states are lobbying Washington to stop Israel from attacking Iran's oil sites because they are concerned their own oil facilities could come under fire from Tehran's proxies if the conflict escalates, three Gulf sources told Reuters.

Persian Gulf States Warn US against Using Bases for Any Anti-Iran Strike

Several Persian Gulf countries have warned the United States, asserting their refusal to permit American military bases on their soil for potential strikes against Iran in the event of retaliatory actions by the Islamic Republic targeting Israeli-occupied territories.

UAE not involved in Qatar hacking

A UAE minister has denied his country's involvement in the alleged hacking of Qatari official media accounts and news sites, which preceded the Qatar-Gulf diplomatic crisis.

UAE behind hacking of Qatar gov't sites, Washington Post quotes US officials

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was behind a series of hacks that sparked regional discord and isolated Qatar from its neighbors, according to a media report Sunday.

Forderung nach Rechtsentzug für WM-2022 in Katar entpuppt sich als Fake

Die Nachricht des Newsportals The Local darüber, dass sechs arabische Länder forderten, Katar das Recht auf die Austragung der Fußball-WM 2022 zu entziehen, hat sich als Fake herausgestellt, berichtet Reuters.

Six Arab nations call for Qatar to be stripped of 2022 World Cup

The six Arab countries who last month cut ties with Qatar are reported to have written to world soccer's governing body FIFA to demand it be stripped of hosting the 2022 World Cup because they consider the Gulf state to be a "base of terrorism".

Qatar rejects Saudi-led group allegations

Qatar has expressed regret over false claims in statements issued by Saudi Arabia and its allies in Cairo and Jeddah, describing the accusations by the anti-Doha quartet as a defamation.

UAE envoy: Gulf states considering new Qatar sanctions

A Saudi-led bloc is considering fresh sanctions against Qatar that may include asking trading partners to choose between them or Doha, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to Russia said.

Qatar says Saudi-led demands not 'reasonable'

Qatar has said that a 13-point list of demands made by Saudi Arabia and its allies impinged on its sovereignty and failed to meet US expectations they be "reasonable".

Turkey has no intention of closing Qatar base despite Saudi ultimatum

Turkey has no intention of shutting down its brand new military base in Qatar, it said in a rejection of a demand about the small Gulf kingdom voiced by other Arab nations. Ankara says the base benefits the entire Gulf region.

German leader to call on Gulf states to do more for refugees

German Chancellor Angela Merkel heads to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates this weekend with a message that they should do more to help refugees.

Kerry says war in Yemen should end in way protecting Saudi security

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday stressed that the war in Yemen should end in a way that protects the security of Saudi Arabia, Al Arabiya News reported.

'Safe Zones': Trump's Idea Evokes Strong Memories of Hillary Clinton's Old Plan

Commenting on Donald Trump's initiative to build safe zones in Syria with money from Gulf states, Russian analyst Vyacheslav Matuzov told Radio Sputnik that Trump's plan will work only if the legitimate Syrian government preserves full control over the so-called "safe zones."

Iran summons UK ambassador in Tehran over Theresa May's comments

Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency is reporting that the country's Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador in Tehran over the British prime minister's recent comments on Iran.

Boris Johnson aux pays du Golfe: «Votre sécurité est notre sécurité»

Le Royaume-Uni est «de retour» dans le Golfe et va y renforcer ses engagements sécuritaires, a déclaré le ministre britannique des Affaires étrangères, Boris Johnson, avant un voyage en Arabie saoudite.

UK Parliament Creates Group to Monitor Human Rights Abuse in Gulf Region

A Scottish member of parliament announced on Monday formation of a new UK parliamentary group to address the human rights violations in the Gulf region, a press release by the International Campaign for Freedom in the United Arab Emirates (ICFUAE) said.

Wealthy Gulf states may arm Syrian rebels to ‘get the Russians to back off’ - US officials to Reuters

With the Syria ceasefire in tatters, there is a growing possibility that wealthy Gulf states might arm Syrian rebels, looking to shield themselves from Syrian and Russian warplanes, with shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles, according to a report.

Gulf states voice concern over US 9/11 bill

 Gulf Arab states expressed concern on Monday over a bill passed by the US Congress that would allow relatives of victims of the 9/11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia for compensation.

Kerry Announces New Yemen Peace Initiative

US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday the war in Yemen must end, announcing a fresh international peace initiative to resolve the 17-month conflict.