The Iran war has exposed the limits of neutrality
From Gulf energy shocks to divisions among allies, the conflict has made strategic ambiguity harder to sustain.
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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’.
From: NewsFeed
Iran releases mocking missile launch video after Trump threats
Iranian state media released footage showing the launch of missiles plastered with messages mocking Donald Trump.
Published On 2 Apr 2026
From: NewsFeed
How Pakistan positioned itself at the center of global crisis management
Pakistan has emerged as a global crisis mediator amid the US war on Iran.
Published On 31 Mar 2026
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War on Iran: Washington’s history of making other nations pay for conflicts
White House says Trump could ask Arab nations to bear the cost of the Iran war.
Three scenarios for the Strait of Hormuz
Two military scenarios and one diplomatic one emerge, with Pakistan playing a crucial mediatory role.
Iraq risks Arab ties as Iran-aligned groups strike Gulf nations
Joint Arab condemnation of cross-border attacks exposes Baghdad’s failure to control armed proxies on its soil.
From: NewsFeed
Video: GCC chief says Iran charging for ships to pass Strait of Hormuz
GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has accused Iran of imposing fees for ships to pass via the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 26 Mar 2026
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Energy, water, bonds: What are Iran’s targets if Trump hits power plants?
Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz deadline for Iran raises concerns about attacks on energy in the Middle East.
From: Quotable
‘The United States doesn’t even pretend to be within international law’
‘The United States doesn’t even pretend to be within international law’
Published On 22 Mar 2026
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 22 of US-Israel attacks?
As conflict enters week 4, here’s the latest on the US-Israel attack on Iran and across the Middle East.
