Gulf
US F-35s and fighter jets are heading to the Middle East amid rising Iran tensions, with reports of military buildups and diplomatic efforts to avert conflict. Iran claims to have intercepted a US surveillance drone near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional concerns.
About Gulf
The Persian Gulf region and its associated geopolitical and economic activities.
Insights
- gulf engagements is up 75.39% from the previous week.
- gulf posts created is up 50% from the previous week.
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[--] Months: [-------------] +33%
[--] Year: [-------------] +15%
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1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-05-01
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Gulf in the last [--] hours which is down 5.60% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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The most influential creators that mention Gulf in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---] |
| @kevinwoolgar | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [--] |
| @mediaonetvlive | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [--] |
| @gulf_intel | [--] | [------] | [--] | [--] |
| @gulfcoastnewsnow | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [--] |
Sentiment: 73%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 73%
Daily Average: 74%
[--] Week: 58% -14%
[--] Month: 71% +3%
[--] Months: 71% +9%
[--] Year: 71% +10%
1-Year High: 92% on 2025-02-20
1-Year Low: 31% on 2025-11-01
Most Supportive Themes:
- Iran-US Tensions and Diplomacy: (40%) Discussions and military posturing between Iran and the US, with a focus on diplomatic efforts to avert conflict.
- Gulf Region Security and Military Drills: (30%) Military exercises and security concerns within the Persian Gulf region, involving various regional and international actors.
- Regional Political and Economic Developments: (20%) News related to political events, economic updates, and social matters within the Gulf states.
Most Critical Themes:
- Potential for Regional Conflict: (60%) The risk of escalating tensions between Iran and the US, potentially drawing in other regional powers.
- Geopolitical Realignment and Alliances: (40%) Shifting alliances and strategic partnerships among nations in the Middle East and their global implications.
Top Gulf Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
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"US F-35s & Fighter Jets Heading Toward Middle East as Tensions Rise with Iran US F-35s & Fighter Jets Heading Toward Middle East as Tensions Rise with Iran A major military buildup is underway as the United States deploys advanced fighter jets including F-35s toward the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. Washington has also moved other aircraft naval assets and surveillance platforms into the region in response to escalating threats and stalled diplomacy. In this video we cover: Reports of F-35 and allied fighter deployments toward the Middle East Why the US is reinforcing air and"
YouTube Link @shahabuddinmakhdoom 2026-02-09T18:31Z 2.3M followers, 40.4K engagements
"Iran America War Update: Iran Intercepts U.S. Surveillance Drone Near Strait of Hormuz N18G On February [--] [----] Iran claimed it successfully intercepted a U.S. surveillance drone near its airspace over the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Air Force detected the drone approaching its borders activated missile defenses and forced the drone to return to international airspace. The incident escalates tensions as Israeli PM Netanyahu visits the U.S. and both American and Iranian forces remain on high alert in the Gulf region. #IranUS #USDroneIntercepted #StraitOfHormuz #IRIAF #Pentagon #news18jklh"
YouTube Link @news18jklh 2026-02-09T18:00Z 439K followers, 22.3K engagements
"Iraq & Yemen Militias Support Iran Houthis & Kataib Hezbollah Warn War against America N18G US- IRAN WAR: Two Iranian-backed militias in the Mideast are signalling their willingness to launch new attacks likely trying to back Iran as it worried about an approaching US aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump threatened military action over its crackdown on nationwide protests. Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels signalled a willingness to resume attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. That came just after Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah paramilitary group long supported by Iran's paramilitary"
YouTube Link @news18urdu 2026-02-09T16:39Z 3.5M followers, 43.7K engagements
"Iran Releases AI Video of Attack on US Armada Khamenei Says Enemy Must Be Driven to Despair WION Iran Releases AI Video of Attack on US Armada Khamenei Says Enemy Must Be Driven to Despair WION Fineprint #iran #khamenei #attack #ussarmada #AI #wion About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi we bring you news on the hour by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are"
YouTube Link @wion 2026-02-09T16:06Z 10.3M followers, 194.1K engagements
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