Event Brief
UPDATED May 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
May 6, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Myth of Gulf exceptionalism and US protection is over
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The article argues that the idea of Gulf exceptionalism and US protection is no longer valid.
WHO: The article
WHAT: Opinion piece challenges the notion of Gulf exceptionalism and US protection.
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM ET
WHERE: Qatar
WHY: None
How this story developed (showing 11 of 11 earlier reports)
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Iran warns of well-deserved response to aggression
· May 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
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Saudi Arabia condemns Gulf attacks, urges Hormuz protection
· May 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
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Macron says France never considered Hormuz deployment
· May 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
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Iran threatens to target “American centres” if tankers are attacked
· May 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
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Iran adviser likens Strait of Hormuz control to ‘atomic bomb’
· May 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
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Iran warns US over ‘adventurism’ after strikes on vessels
· May 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
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Iran slams US attacks on oil tankers
· May 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
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Around 1,600 vessels still stranded near Hormuz Strait
· May 7, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz transit possible if U.S. ends threats
· May 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz passage to be ensured after US pauses operation
· May 6, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
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IRGC says Hormuz transit is 'safe and stable'
· May 6, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
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