Gulf desalination plants, supplying most drinking water, face potential catastrophic attacks as Iran war escalates.
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Gulf states have intercepted over 1,700 Iranian missiles—but restraint is wearing thin.
Gulf air defenses are layered, but their resilience against a large-scale Iranian missile attack is untested and vulnerable to saturation.
Iraq ignited a Gulf firestorm by depositing maritime boundary maps that Kuwait says infringe on its sovereignty.
U.S. Senator Graham is shuttling between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to mediate an end to the escalating Saudi-UAE rivalry.
Yemen renews its push for GCC membership, proposing a Gulf “Marshall Plan” for reconstruction, but faces major hurdles.
Kuwait’s FATF “grey list” placement signals systemic weaknesses in combating money laundering, risking higher costs and reputational damage.
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in Syria to reintegrate it into the Arab order and stabilize a strategic neighbor.
Israeli calls to designate Qatar an “enemy state” over its Hamas ties are escalating, driven by political rivalry and post-October 7 anger.