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UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
May 21, 2026Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".
May 18, 2026Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals - Reuters
Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals Reuters
May 4, 2026Gulf bourses close higher, but U.S.-Iran uncertainty caps upside - Reuters
Gulf bourses close higher, but U.S.-Iran uncertainty caps upside Reuters
May 3, 2026The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
May 2, 2026Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline - Reuters
Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline Reuters
April 27, 2026Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover, WSJ reports - Reuters
Paramount in talks for Gulf backing in Warner takeover, WSJ reports Reuters
April 5, 2026Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.
March 31, 2026Luxury carmakers' gold-leafed Gulf profits under threat from Iran war - Reuters
Luxury carmakers' gold-leafed Gulf profits under threat from Iran war Reuters
March 30, 2026Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded - Reuters
Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded Reuters
March 27, 2026Breakingviews - Donald Trump’s Gulf war is undermining US power - Reuters
Breakingviews - Donald Trump’s Gulf war is undermining US power Reuters
March 23, 2026Iran war boosts Netanyahu, bruises Trump and Gulf states - Reuters
Iran war boosts Netanyahu, bruises Trump and Gulf states Reuters
March 19, 2026Iran warns of strikes on Gulf oil facilities 'in coming hours', state media reports - Reuters
Iran warns of strikes on Gulf oil facilities 'in coming hours', state media reports Reuters
March 18, 2026Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies, sources say - Reuters
Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies, sources say Reuters
March 17, 2026Gulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens - Reuters
Gulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens Reuters
March 16, 2026Gulf importers race to reroute as Hormuz closure jolts supply chains - Reuters
Gulf importers race to reroute as Hormuz closure jolts supply chains Reuters
March 16, 2026Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.
March 14, 2026How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
March 12, 2026Gulf trio review sovereign investments to offset Iran war impact, official says - Reuters
Gulf trio review sovereign investments to offset Iran war impact, official says Reuters
March 11, 2026Gulf states could review investments due to financial strains caused by Iran war, FT reports - Reuters
Gulf states could review investments due to financial strains caused by Iran war, FT reports Reuters
March 5, 2026Italy plans to send air defence aid to Gulf states after Iranian strikes, Meloni says - Reuters
Italy plans to send air defence aid to Gulf states after Iranian strikes, Meloni says Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment - Reuters
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment Reuters
March 3, 2026Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say - Reuters
Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say Reuters
March 3, 2026China urges Gulf states to unite against external interference amid widening conflict - Reuters
China urges Gulf states to unite against external interference amid widening conflict Reuters
March 2, 2026UK urges citizens in Gulf states to shelter after missile attacks - Reuters
UK urges citizens in Gulf states to shelter after missile attacks Reuters
February 28, 2026