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gulf security

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Why US F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Has Raised China Spying Concerns

The proposed $24.3 billion US sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia has raised concerns over Chinese access to sensitive American military technology.

Sep 18, 20262 min read

Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Pakistan reaffirmed support for Riyadh amid escalating Houthi attacks…

Sep 14, 20262 min read

The Mecca defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey has exposed growing Saudi-UAE differences, bringing India's and Israel's…

Aug 17, 20266 min read

The Mecca Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has sparked geopolitical debate. Here's what the pact means, why it…

Aug 11, 20263 min read

US President Donald Trump paused airstrikes on Iran after military advisers reportedly warned that most targets had already been hit…

Jul 27, 20263 min read

US intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia assisted Iran in drone attacks on secret CIA facilities in the Gulf. Here's what…

Jul 23, 20264 min read

Iran says it targeted US military infrastructure across the Gulf after fresh American strikes, escalating tensions around the Strait of…

Jul 13, 20264 min read

US President Donald Trump accused Iran of launching a failed drone attack on Indian ships near the Strait of Hormuz, calling the incident…

Jun 13, 20264 min read

The US has launched a multi-day Air Force exercise in the Middle East amid rising Iran tensions, testing rapid deployment and deterrence…

Jan 28, 20263 min read

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Iran that Riyadh will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for attacks on Tehran.

Jan 28, 20263 min read