Uncertainty over who will pay Iran $300 billion (Getty Images) as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Even as the United States heads to the Gulf to defend Washington’s proposed peace deal with Iran, one provision has become a major concern for America’s Arab allies – a planned $300 billion reconstruction and development fund for … Read more
Representative image source: Associated Press Saudi Arabia carried out a series of undisclosed air strikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks on Saudi soil during the Middle East conflict, Reuters reported citing sources.The attack marked Saudi Arabia’s first direct military action on Iranian soil and highlighted a major shift in the country’s … Read more
US expands Middle East military presence amid tensions between Iran and Israel, USS Tripoli aircraft carrier deploys Marines The United States is significantly expanding its military footprint in the region middle EastThousands of Marines and a powerful amphibious assault ship have been dispatched to the region as tensions with Iran rise. The deployment comes amid … Read more
New Delhi: India has co-sponsored a resolution in the United Nations Security Council condemning Iran’s “shocking” attacks on GCC countries and Jordan and demanding an immediate halt to all attacks by Tehran while denouncing its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz.The 15-nation Security Council, chaired by the United States, passed the resolution on Wednesday … Read more
Iran’s conflict with US and Israel forces Oman Air to cancel flights: What travelers need to know Air travel through middle East Oman Air is facing major disruption as it announces the cancellation of several flights as regional airspace continues to be closed due to escalating geopolitical tensions. The move reflects a broader aviation crisis … Read more
UAE, Gulf banking relief amid Iran, US, Israel crises: Emirates NBD scraps ATM withdrawal fees Emirates NBD has announced that it will temporarily waive ATM withdrawal fees at other banking machines in the UAE and the wider GCC region in an effort to ease financial access during a period of turmoil in the Gulf region. … Read more
‘Misleading and false’: UAE condemns Bloomberg report on air defense systems Amid the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran and heightened security concerns in the Gulf region, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly rejected a recent report by Bloomberg, calling the article’s claims about the UAE’s defense capabilities false and … Read more
Kuwait crackdown: Two arrested over viral video mocking armed forces amid Iran, US, Israeli missile threats KuwaitThe Interior Ministry arrested two individuals accused of posting videos on social media that mocked Kuwait’s armed forces and the country’s air defense efforts, a move that comes amid heightened security concerns and intense conflicts between the United States, … Read more
Saudi Arabia summons Iranian ambassador over regional attacks, heightening tensions between Iran, US and Israel Saudi Arabia Iran’s ambassador to Riyadh, Alireza Enayati, has been formally summoned by Iran over a series of attacks on its territory and neighboring Gulf states, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions related to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against … Read more
Iran attack triggers fire at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai? Iran, US, Israel clash with DP World Epstein dossier As the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to escalate and its ripple effects continue to expand throughout the world middle EastDubai’s Jebel Ali Port, one of the cornerstones of global trade in the UAE, has temporarily … Read more