The Middle East Situation

Tension has continued to rise between Iran and the Arab side of the Gulf, with the GCC adopting a tough and firm position in the face of what it regards as threats to its member states issued by Tehran. For the first time, the GCC has mentioned its joint intervention force in this context, prompting further hostile retorts from Iran. A spate of Iranian air attacks on vessels plying the Arab side of the Gulf, triggered by an escalation of Iraqi strikes on the Kharg...