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Yemen’s Houthi Militia Took Sailors Hostage After Red Sea Attack, U.S. Says

The Yemeni militia, backed by Iran, said it had sunk a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea. Liberia said the attack killed two crew members.

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An image released by Diaplous, a maritime security organization, shows crew members being rescued after an attack in the Red Sea. Eunavfor Aspides, a European Union military operation, said on Wednesday that it had rescued six castaway crew members of the cargo ship Eternity C.

Attack on Cargo Ship in the Red Sea Kills 2 Crew Members

The incident occurred a day after Houthi militants in Yemen targeted another vessel, their first assault on shipping since President Trump announced a truce with them.

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The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C in Split, Croatia, in 2023. It was attacked on Monday.

The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality

A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.

© Andrea DiCenzo for The New York Times

Muscat, the capital of Oman, in 2023. Officials said a new tax there would affect only a small portion of the population but would help reduce the country’s dependence on oil and gas.

Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria

The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.

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A woman pushing a stroller through desolate streets outside Damascus, the capital of Syria. Gulf Arab states are leading the effort to help the country recover from the civil war.

Iran’s Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar Is a Nightmare Come True for Gulf States

The countries have long worried about being sucked into regional war as they juggle relations with Washington, their security guarantor, while seeking to improve ties with Tehran.

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Iran fired missiles at an American military base in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, in response to U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites.

Gulf Countries Voice Concern After U.S. Attack on Iran Nuclear Sites

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf Arab countries expressed dismay over the American attack, but stopped short of condemning the United States, a key ally.

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American bases in fossil-fuel-rich Gulf countries could be prime targets for Iranian retaliation against the United States.
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