Bahrain releases 1,584 prisoners, many of them imprisoned for rioting

The Kingdom of Bahrain announced on Monday the release of 1,584 prisoners, some of whom were serving life sentences and others who had been convicted in relation to the protests of 2011. This mass pardon includes individuals who were implicated in acts of violence or public disorder during a period of political unrest. The … Read more

Iran’s plan for prosperity excludes cooperation with Gulf states

The Iranian regime has always been critical of foreign military presence in the Gulf region and speaks of the importance of regional cooperation as the only fundamental guarantee – from its point of view – of achieving stability. This discourse may be realistic and logical in theory, but it collapses at the first comparison … Read more

UAE restricting US strikes against Iran axis from its bases – report

The United Arab Emirates and other Arab countries are restricting the US’s use of military facilities in their territory to launch airstrikes against the Iranian axis, people familiar with the issue told Politico on Wednesday. The restrictions come as Arab countries attempt to balance the desire to help the US deter Iran and its … Read more

Bahrain sole Gulf state publicly supporting naval alliance in Red Sea

Arab opinions were divided between supporters and opponents of the “Operation Prosperity Guardian” coalition, which US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday from the capital of Bahrain, Manama.  This naval alliance, whose aim is to ensure the safety of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in response to international … Read more

Houthi threats prompt shipping companies to rethink Suez Canal use

In light of the constant Houthi attacks on commercial vessels sailing near Yemen’s coasts, several shipping companies have announced in recent days that they will halt their ship flow through the Suez Canal until sailing in the Red Sea is safe again. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org If this … Read more