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'I'm tired of this crap:' Lindsey Graham attacks Gulf leaders, compares Iranian leader to Hitler

Graham was interviewed alongside Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. 

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Member of the US Senate, speaks to the people during the demonstration for human rights in Iran at Theresienwiese during the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany.
Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity, in Mogadishu, Dec. 30.

Egypt boosts commitment to Somalia’s stability with new military deployment - analysis

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attends a press briefing during an EU-Jordan summit in Amman, Jordan, January 8, 2026; illustrative.

Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control

United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt on August 25, 2025.

Egypt’s Sisi visits UAE amid Gulf tensions and regional challenges - analysis


UAE urges Iran talks as US deploys warships and Tehran signals openness to negotiations

Anwar Gargash, advisor to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said the Gulf state does not want to see another regional confrontation.

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser of UAE's President, speaks during a joint news conference with Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides, Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi in Paphos, Cyprus April 16, 2021.

From rivals to partners: What does Erdogan’s Saudi visit mean for the Middle East? - analysis

Saudi Arabia welcomed Erdogan for talks highlighting closer Ankara-Riyadh ties as the kingdom reconsiders its regional priorities.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to MPs at his party's group meeting in the Turkish parliament on January 21, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.

US envoy Witkoff to hold talks with Russia, Ukraine this week, says White House

White House officials say Steve Witkoff will travel to Abu Dhabi this week for talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 11, 2025.

UAE denies reports it would assume civilian administration of Gaza

The UAE issued a blunt denial of reports it would take over Gaza’s civilian administration following a Channel 12 report.

A UAE AID tent stands in front of a collapsed building at Saftawi street in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on February 5, 2025

UAE made secret $500 million investment in Trump-linked crypto firm - WSJ

The $500 million investment granted the Emiratis 49% of World Liberty Financial, a fledgling cryptocurrency venture owned by the Trump family.

US President Donald Trump attends a business forum at Qasr Al Watan during the final stop of his Gulf visit, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025.

KLM resumes flights to Israel, UAE, Saudi Arabia after announcing it would avoid Middle East

KLM, the Dutch arm of the Air France-KLM group, added that it had already resumed flights to other destinations in the region, including Riyadh and Dammam.

 KLM Dutch airline planes

Why the Rafah crossing reopening is a critical test for Gaza’s ceasefire - analysis

“After months of a ceasefire and demands from humanitarian organizations to open it without obstacles, Israel will beginthe process of partially reopening the Rafah crossing," Al-Ain media reported.

Trucks carrying humanitarian aid line up near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, August 13, 2025.

Hostage deal mediator: Gaza reconstruction faces uncertainty as roles remain unclear - interview

Bahbah said he is in continued contact with members of the Gaza National Committee, describing them as “eager and motivated,” yet limited by a lack of clarity and resources.

Dr. Bishara Bahbah.

Saudi-UAE split fractures anti-Houthi coalition as Iran-US tension threaten Red Sea - analysis

The coalition architecture that once united Gulf powers against Iranian proxies is now divided, leaving the Houthis facing less coordinated pressure.

Supporters of Yemen's Huthi rebels attend a gathering to mark annual Quds (Jerusalem) Day commemorations in Sanaa on March 28, 2025.

UAE bars use of its airspace, territorial waters for military action against Iran's Islamic Regime

The UAE's statements come as a US "armada," as called by US President Donald Trump, keeps heading towards Iran amid the widespread protests and crackdowns.

Extension of Dubai City and Northern Emirates on the Arabian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates from space. (Ilustrative)