Smoke rises from an area of Kuwait International Airport after a reported drone strike that allegedly took place on April 1, 2026. (Credit: AFP)
A fragile calm has settled over a war that has, for weeks, thrust Gulf countries into the heart of regional tensions. Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week cease-fire while negotiations continue — a narrow window that could determine whether the fighting will ease or erupt again.Since hostilities began in late February, the Gulf monarchies have effectively been on the frontline and have been absorbing the impact of a war in which they did not directly join, but whose consequences they feel.On paper, the cease-fire offers a brief respite, but in reality, it raises as many questions as it answers. Is this a genuine step toward de-escalation, or just a tactical pause that leaves the Gulf states dangerously exposed? Cease-fire terms Cease-fire in Iran: What do we know about the terms of the deal under discussion? A fragile...
A fragile calm has settled over a war that has, for weeks, thrust Gulf countries into the heart of regional tensions. Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week cease-fire while negotiations continue — a narrow window that could determine whether the fighting will ease or erupt again.Since hostilities began in late February, the Gulf monarchies have effectively been on the frontline and have been absorbing the impact of a war in which they did not directly join, but whose consequences they feel.On paper, the cease-fire offers a brief respite, but in reality, it raises as many questions as it answers. Is this a genuine step toward de-escalation, or just a tactical pause that leaves the Gulf states dangerously exposed? Cease-fire terms Cease-fire in Iran: What do we know about the terms of the deal under discussion? A fragile...
Israel continues attacks on southern Lebanon, demolishes buildings in Bint Jbeil