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‘Misleading claims’: UAE official rebukes Iran’s top minister, denies accusations of aggression in Iran’s war with US-Israel

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'Misleading claims': UAE official rebukes Iran's top minister, denies accusations of aggression in Iran's war with US-Israel

UAE slams Iran’s claims of ‘aggression’, says accusations are misleading A fierce diplomatic exchange broke out between the UAE and Iran after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the UAE of “aggression” against Tehran. That claim was quickly rejected by senior Emirati officials, who called the accusation misleading and insisted the UAE’s actions were essentially … Read more

Amid Iran-US-Israel war, Air India and Indian Express add 62 flights to UAE and Saudi Arabia, bringing huge relief to travelers stranded in the Gulf

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Amid Iran-US-Israel war, Air India and Indian Express add 62 flights to UAE and Saudi Arabia, bringing huge relief to travelers stranded in the Gulf

Flight chaos eased: Air India, Air India Express add 62 flights to UAE and Saudi Arabia As air travel grows significantly between India and Gulf air india Group consisting of Air India and Air India Express announces 62 additional flights connecting India and United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia. The move comes as regional tensions in … Read more

Gulf energy infrastructure fires again: Sharjah oil storage fire raises security concerns in Iran-U.S.-Israel war

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Gulf energy infrastructure fires again: Sharjah oil storage fire raises security concerns in Iran-U.S.-Israel war

Sharjah oil storage site fire sparks panic, firefighters bring it under control A fire that broke out at an oil storage facility in the emirate of Sharjah has been brought under control after emergency services rushed to contain the blaze late on Saturday night. The incident occurred in the Saja Industrial Zone, a major industrial … Read more

Thick smoke billows from UAE energy facilities

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Smoke rose in the direction of a major energy facility in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, in what appeared to be the latest U.S. attack on Gulf oil facilities hours after an attack on Iran’s oil center on Kharg Island. Thick smoke billows from UAE energy facilities Thick black smoke billowed from Fujairah, home … Read more

The folly of ‘unconditional surrender’: Fukuyama, ‘The End of History’ author, on why Iran won’t yield to Washington

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The folly of ‘unconditional surrender’: Fukuyama, ‘The End of History’ author, on why Iran won’t yield to Washington

US President Donald Trump said there would be no agreement with Iran unless Tehran accepts what he described as “unconditional surrender”, outlining a hardline position on the future of the Iranian leadership and the country’s political direction. Grand phrases have a way of sounding decisive in wartime. “Unconditional surrender” is one of them. It carries … Read more

Iran warns: Evacuate ports, terminals in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah; claims that “American hideouts” in the UAE emirate were “used” to attack the oil center Khag Island during the war with the United States and Israel

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Iran warns: Evacuate ports, terminals in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah; claims that "American hideouts" in the UAE emirate were "used" to attack the oil center Khag Island during the war with the United States and Israel

Iran warns UAE ports: Escalating Gulf conflict threatens global trade amid US-Israeli war The war between Iran, the United States and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase, with tensions spreading across the Gulf and threatening some of the region’s most important economic centers. The situation escalated sharply as Iranian authorities urged residents to evacuate … Read more

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week

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Iran on Saturday threatened for the first time to attack infrastructure of a neighboring country, urging people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates that Tehran claimed were “legitimate targets” because the U.S. military used them for attacks. The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week The escalation … Read more

Trump says China, Britain and other countries “want” to send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz “open and safe”

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President of the United States Donald Trump has said the United States and several other countries could deploy warships to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open to global shipping amid tensions over Iran. Trump said China, Britain and other countries “want” to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe.” (Reuters) … Read more

Dubai News: ‘Evacuate offices?’ Standard Chartered responds to virus rumors in UAE emirate amid Iran-US-Israel war

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Dubai News: 'Evacuate offices?' Standard Chartered responds to virus rumors in UAE emirate amid Iran-US-Israel war

Are banks starting to leave Dubai? Standard Chartered Bank issues emergency statement on Iran and US-Israel war The growing geopolitical conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel is beginning to ripple through global financial markets, prompting international banks to reassess their operations in the Gulf region. At the center of the latest developments is … Read more

USS Tripoli: Why the US is sending the USS Tripoli and thousands of Marines to the Middle East and what it means for Iran’s war with Israel

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USS Tripoli: Why the US is sending the USS Tripoli and thousands of Marines to the Middle East and what it means for Iran's war with Israel

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