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Gulf monarchies face a dilemma after Iran’s retaliation attacks target them

Gulf monarchies face a dilemma after Iran’s retaliation attacks target them

Published by Sam Flores

A building being struck by an Iranian drone strike in Manama, capital city of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on February 28, 2026. REUTERS The image of Gulf countries as havens of peace and prosperity amid the tumultuous Middle East has now been abruptly shattered. On Saturday, February 28, drone strikes hit Dubai’s luxury hotels and international airport; Kuwait City’s airport; residential buildings in Manama, the capital of Bahrain; the port of Duqm in the Sultanate of Oman; and an oil tanker off its coast on Sunday. Images of these attacks have since quickly spread across the internet. These Iranian attacks have not only targeted United States military bases in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Qatar. But they also threaten to paralyze the broader economy in the Gulf region, as a hub for air traffic between Europe, Asia and Africa; a global finance center; and an emerging tourist destination. The scenario the Gulf monarchies had feared most, being drawn into a war between Iran, Israel and the US, has now become …

Donald Trump Warns Iran Against Retaliation After Khameneis Death

Donald Trump Warns Iran Against Retaliation After Khameneis Death

Published by Sam Flores

Donald Trump has warned Iran against launching retaliatory strikes after the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack by the US and Israel. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard confirmed in the early hours of Sunday that the 86-year-old dictator had died, and said it would launch its “most-intense offensive operation” against American and Israeli targets in response. But in a post on Truth Social on Sunday morning, Trump said: “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before. THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!” Hours earlier, Trump announced Khamenei’s death in another Truth Social post and urged the Iranian people to seize “the single greatest chance … to take back their country”. The US and Israel described Saturday’s attacks on Iran as a “pre-emptive” strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear weapons. It retaliation from Iran, with strikes reported in several Gulf countries …

Kuwait International Airport ‘struck by drone’ in Iran’s retaliation w | World | News

Kuwait International Airport ‘struck by drone’ in Iran’s retaliation w | World | News

Published by Sam Flores

Multiple people have been injured after Kuwait International Airport has been the target of a drone attack, an official has confirmed. It comes after Iran launched retaliation attacks across the Middle East following strikes by US and Israeli forces earlier today (February 28). In a statement on X, The General Authority of Civil Aviation in the stat of Kuwait confirmed a drone targeted Kuwait International Airport, leaving multiple people injured and causing damage to the passenger terminal building (T1). The full statement read: “The General Authority of Civil Aviation in the State of Kuwait stated, through its official spokesperson Mr. Abdullah Al-Rajhi, that a drone targeted Kuwait International Airport, resulting in minor injuries to a number of workers, in addition to limited material damage to the passenger building (T1). “The spokesperson clarified that the competent authorities immediately began implementing the approved emergency procedures, where the incident was handled and the site secured, and evaluation, treatment, and operational operations rearrangement works are currently underway in accordance with the highest safety standards. “The Authority confirmed that the …

Tariff tensions cool, but business leaders had urged European retaliation

Tariff tensions cool, but business leaders had urged European retaliation

Published by Sam Flores

Tariff tensions have cooled after Donald Trump went back on threats to impose levies on European countries, but the threat of them had business groups saying that the EU should consider retaliatory measures against his “blackmail.” The EU has frozen its EU-US trade deal in response to Trump announcing plans to impose 10% tariffs on six EU nations, alongside the U.K. and Norway from Feb. 1 on Saturday. There were calls for the bloc to consider using its anti-coercion instrument (ACI), a set of measures that allow it to impose sweeping trade sanctions, before Trump announced a tariff climbdown on Wednesday evening. “All EU trade defense instruments — including the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) — must now be reviewed,” Volker Treier, chief executive of foreign trade at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), which represents nearly 4 million businesses, told CNBC on Wednesday afternoon. He added that the ACI should be a “last resort.” Europe should be “prepared to act decisively if our interests are put at risk” while continuing to work for de-escalation, Ole …

UK rules out Trump Greenland tariff retaliation — for now – POLITICO

UK rules out Trump Greenland tariff retaliation — for now – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

The ex-diplomat insisted Starmer does not have to choose between backing up European allies and pleasing the U.S. “[The government] can and needs to continue to ride both horses. It’ll be a little uncomfortable, but I don’t think we have a choice,” Westmacott said. A No.10 official, granted anonymity like others in this piece as they were not authorized to speak publicly, said the U.K. would seek to protect existing hard-won ties with the U.S. as the PM “sees very clearly the value of that relationship to our security.”  Starmer has consistently rejected the idea that the U.K. faces a “choice” between the U.S. and Europe, and doesn’t believe a trade-off can be made in that way, the same person pointed out. But the U.K. prime minister has been given cross-party cover to criticize Trump over his Greenland stance. Right-wing British politicians, who would typically be allies of the Republican U.S. president, made clear their own misgivings about the prospect of tariffs on those defending Greenland. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said the move is a “terrible …

Retaliation and the Narcissistic Ego

Retaliation and the Narcissistic Ego

Published by Jenni Sidey

The narcissistic ego plays a central role in retaliation. Let’s look at what we mean by the mindset called “inflated ego” and how it more specifically coincides with the choice to retaliate. A healthy ego can be described as a feature of the executive function of our brain. This is the part of us that thinks rationally, assesses accurately, acts responsibly, fulfills our life goals, speaks assertively, builds effective relationships, protects the rights of ourselves and others, and has healthy self-esteem. Its favorite sport is creating harmony. Retaliation is the favorite sport of the narcissistic ego. That ego is a mindset we cultivate and empower over the years. Egotists are not fun—or safe—to be around because they: Think only of themselves Do whatever promotes their own sense of superiority, benefit, or advancement Feel compelled to be in control Feel justified in acting aggressively or dishonestly to get their own way Feel entitled to be honored by others without having to honor them in return Can’t stand being bested or crossed in any way Can’t receive …

U.S. says it hit Islamic State in Syria, latest retaliation for attack on troops

U.S. says it hit Islamic State in Syria, latest retaliation for attack on troops

Published by Sam Flores

The United States military said Saturday that it hit multiple Islamic State targets across Syria in another retaliatory strike in response to an attack that killed American servicemembers. A statement from U.S. Central Command did not identify specific locations or targets in Saturday’s strikes. It also did not provide an account of casualties. The Pentagon referred questions on the attack to Centcom’s statement. Source link