Trump "Hamas Complete Disarmament Agreement"...Gaza Peace Passes Final Hurdle
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that an agreement has been reached on the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. If disarmament is realized, a new Palestinian governing body could secure administrative and security authority in Gaza, which could lead to Israeli military withdrawal and international stabilization forces providing security support. However, Hamas's official position and specific implementation methods have not been confirmed, and Israel has also set complete disarmament as a precondition for withdrawal, leaving considerable variables until actual peace is established.
2026.07.31
Pro-Iran Militia Blamed for Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities
Saudi Arabia announced it intercepted drone attacks targeting major oil facilities and pointed to Iraq-based militias backed by Iran as the perpetrators. However, Yemen's Houthi rebels also claimed responsibility for the attacks, leaving the true culprit unclear as tensions over Middle East energy infrastructure escalate once again.
2026.07.28
Saudi crude oil exports rely on last maritime passage
Saudi Arabia's massive crude oil exports are increasingly being restructured to depend on a single narrow maritime corridor. After the conflict with Iran, the country has actively utilized the Red Sea route to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but this too is now under threat due to escalating attacks by Houthi rebels.
2026.07.27
UAE, which coordinated with US in operations against Iran, secures American AI semiconductors
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has significantly expanded its access to American artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors in return for its recent support of U.S. military operations against Iran. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the 14th (local time), the UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes against Iran, intercepted hundreds of missiles, and played a crucial role in maintaining crude oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz.
2026.07.15