The National Editorial

Millions in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan will try to take heart from this ancient celebration

Communities will defy these challenging circumstances to reflect, connect with family and celebrate together

As the Emirates contends with Iranian attacks, young people are at home but missing the companionship of their classmates

A US-led coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz would find itself in choppy waters

It takes moments to trigger oil spills or toxic fires, but their effects on humans and habitats can last for years

Each death in this conflict is more than an individual's life cut short. Families, communities and societies suffer too

The scorched-earth tactic might frustrate regional energy producers – many of whom are already using alternative routes – but it would also hit Tehran's remaining revenue

News of the martyrdom of two Emirati troops comes as the military continues to thwart Iranian attacks

The Middle East has seen energy crises before, but in an interconnected global market, disruption hurts everyone

Tehran’s strikes on the Gulf on the weekend show it doesn’t have complete authority over its military

Too many Lebanese are caught between Israel's aggression and Hezbollah's intransigence

This conflict is already costing lives, affecting millions of civilians and spreading even further

Blinded by ideology, Iran's leadership fundamentally misunderstands what makes the GCC a success

Timely, detailed and transparent updates help to counter unverified or misleading claims

As civilians across the Gulf join Iran’s long-suffering population in paying for Tehran’s strategic and tactical missteps – as well as Israeli and US adventurism – there is no sense of panic