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Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety
According to Fars, the IRGC Navy commander declared that, "The weapon that reaches the battlefield on the day of war is different from what is displayed in exercises."
'I'm tired of this c***': Lindsey Graham attacks Gulf leaders, compares Iran's Khamenei to Hitler
Egypt boosts commitment to Somalia’s stability with new military deployment - analysis
Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control
UAE urges diplomacy as US and Iran restart nuclear negotiations
Gulf leaders warned against further escalation as the US and Iran prepare to restart nuclear negotiations this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
