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24.05.2026 - 13:24 [ Donald J. Trump / Social Truth ]

I am in the Oval Office at the White House where we just had a very good call…

(May 23, 2026, 10:30 PM)

…with President Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, of The United Arab Emirates, Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, and Minister Ali al-Thawadi, of Qatar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, of Pakistan, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of Türkiye, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, of Egypt, King Abdullah II, of Jordan, and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, of Bahrain, concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran, and all things related to a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE. An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Separately, I had a call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, which, likewise, went very well. Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

20.05.2026 - 08:58 [ Associated Press ]

The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

The drones that targeted the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant all came from Iraq, the country’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, an indication that Iraqi Shiite militias backed by Iran were likely behind the assault.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack but Tehran and its militia proxies have launched drone attacks targeting Gulf Arab states since Israel and the United States began their war against Iran on Feb.

19.05.2026 - 00:04 [ Al Jazeera ]

Trump says will hold off planned Iran attack after request from Qatari, Saudi and UAE leaders

(3h ago (19:00 GMT)

The US president says he was asked by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan “to hold off on our planned Military attack” on Iran, “which was scheduled for tomorrow”.

Trump said the Gulf leaders had noted “that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond”.

“This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!” he wrote on his Truth Social platform.

18.05.2026 - 02:18 [ theNationalNews.com ]

UAE investigates source of drones after ‚treacherous terrorist attack‘ on Barakah plant

(May 17, 2026)

The UAE said on Sunday that it had launched an investigation to determine the source of the drone attack.

Authorities responded after an electrical generator was set on fire outside the inner perimeter of the plant in the Al Dhafra Region. No injuries were reported and there was no impact on radiological safety levels, Abu Dhabi Media Office said.

The media office statement did not name Iran as being responsible for firing the drone, when previous statements following air strikes have done so.

16.05.2026 - 19:21 [ GulfNews.com ]

UAE President receives phone call from Russian President

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

16.05.2026 - 08:22 [ Bloomberg ]

Gulf States to Win NATO Summit Invites With Iran War on Agenda

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is planning to invite representative from four Gulf states to the summit in Ankara with the Iran war and the transatlantic rift likely to loom large over the talks, said people familiar with the matter.

The countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — are all members of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative, a partnership between NATO and non-members in the broader Middle East.

16.05.2026 - 07:33 [ Arabian Business ]

Nigel Farage meets UAE foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in London

UAE foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and UK MP Nigel Farage discussed bilateral ties, regional security and recent attacks on the UAE

16.05.2026 - 07:28 [ Middle East Eye ]

UAE pushed GCC to join coordinated war against Iran, bloomberg reports

Bloomberg reported that the United Arab Emirates unsuccessfully attempted to persuade fellow members of the Gulf Cooperation Council to join a coordinated military campaign against Iran during the early stages of the US-Israeli war.

According to the report, Abu Dhabi sought support from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman for a joint response following Iranian retaliatory missile and drone strikes across the region.

12.05.2026 - 08:01 [ Wall Street Journal ]

The U.A.E. Has Been Secretly Carrying Out Attacks on Iran

DUBAI—The United Arab Emirates has carried out military strikes on Iran, people familiar with the matter said, casting the Gulf monarchy as an active combatant in a war in which it has been Iran’s biggest target.

Its military is well-equipped with Western-made jet fighters and surveillance networks. And the attacks suggest the country is now more willing to use them to protect its economic power and growing influence across the Middle East.

05.05.2026 - 20:31 [ Shehbaz Sharif / X ]

Pakistan strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates last night.

I express full solidarity with His Highness @MohamedBinZayed
. Pakistan stands firmly with our Emirati brothers and sisters as well as with the Government of the United Arab Emirates at this difficult time. It is absolutely essential that the ceasefire be upheld and respected, to allow necessary diplomatic space for dialogue leading to enduring peace and stability in the region.

05.05.2026 - 19:41 [ Al Jazeera ]

Sudan accuses Ethiopia, UAE of being behind recent drone attacks

Sudan has accused Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of playing a role in the recent drone attacks on the country, warning that the aggression will not be “met with silence”.

On Tuesday, the Sudanese government recalled its ambassador from Ethiopia, accusing Addis Ababa and the UAE of being behind an attack on Khartoum International Airport that forced authorities to suspend operations for three days.

05.05.2026 - 01:14 [ David Hearst / Middle East Eye ]

Saudi Arabia and its allies must curb the growing Israeli-Emirati axis

(4 May 2026 16:12 BST | Last update: 2 hours 57 mins ago)

Iranian sources told MEE that Iranian intelligence had established the Emirati role in the attacks went beyond hosting US bases.

One official said: „Iranian intelligence believes the UAE also made some of its own air facilities available for operations against Iran.“ Abu Dhabi has served as an advanced platform for Israeli interests in the region, the official said.

He suggested this included „deception operations“ – false-flag Israeli attacks on Oman and at least one other country intended to look like Iranian ones.

Iran also believes that cooperation included the use of the AI infrastructure within the UAE to support data collection and analysis for US and Israeli targeting.

If Iran were to be invaded, the UAE would be treated as an aggressor, one diplomat told MEE.

That the UAE has gone way beyond its Gulf neighbours in supporting the US and Israeli attack on Iran, is down to one man, its President Mohammed bin Zayed, often referred to by the acronym MBZ.

05.05.2026 - 00:12 [ Middle East Eye ]

Saudi crown prince condemns Iran attacks in call with UAE president

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has spoken with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to address recent Iranian missile and drone strikes, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

During the call, the crown prince conveyed Riyadh’s position on the attacks and reiterated support for the United Arab Emirates.

05.05.2026 - 00:06 [ Middle East Eye ]

Qatar emir condemns Iran attacks in call with UAE president

Qatar’s emir, Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, has condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates during a phone call with President Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, according to an official statement.

The emir criticised the strikes, saying they targeted civilian sites and infrastructure.

05.05.2026 - 00:00 [ PressTV.ir ]

Fujairah Port fire consequence of ‘US adventurism’ in Strait of Hormuz: IRIB source

Citing a senior military source, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said the Iranian armed forces had no premeditated plan to attack the aforementioned oil facilities.

Authorities in Fujairah said on Monday that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, accusing the Islamic Republic of Iran of launching a drone strike.

“What happened was a product of the US Army’s adventurism to create a corridor for the illegal passage of ships through the prohibited waterways of the Strait of Hormuz,” the source stated.

04.05.2026 - 23:54 [ CBS News ]

Oman‘s state news agency says 2 workers wounded in attack on building near Strait of Hormuz coast

The report did not specify what type of weapon had struck the building, but it came as the neighboring UAE reported air defenses were working to intercept Iranian missile and drone attacks.

(…)

The incident occurred in the Tebat area of Bukha Governorate, which is in an Omani enclave hemmed in by the Strait of Hormuz to the north and UAE territory to the south.

04.05.2026 - 23:50 [ Middle East Eye ]

Oil surges past $115 after reported drone strike on UAE port

Oil prices continue their upward incline, with Brent crude climbing to fresh intraday highs after reports of a drone strike targeting a key oil facility in the United Arab Emirates.

Brent rose above $115 a barrel shortly after 17:00 BST, gaining more than five percent on the day, following reports that the port of Fujairah had come under attack.

04.05.2026 - 18:51 [ Korean Broadcasting System ]

An Explosion on S. Korean Cargo Ship Stranded in Strait of Hormuz

(Updated: 2026-05-05 00:19:32)

The cargo ship, operated by South Korea‘s Hyundai Merchant Marine(HMM), was anchored outside port limits of the United Arab Emirates‘ Umm al Quwain in the strait, carrying six South Korean and 18 foreign nationals at the time of the incident.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said earlier that the vessel is presumed to have been attacked.

A Foreign Ministry official said the ministry’s consular bureau was checking whether the vessel had been attacked.

29.04.2026 - 14:39 [ TKP.at ]

Die Neuordnung des Ölhandels beginnt

Für viele Beobachter steckt dahinter weit mehr als eine formale Entscheidung: Der Schritt markiert den Beginn einer neuen Ära der Energie- und Handelsströme im Nahen Osten – und zugleich das Ende des klassischen Petrodollars.

So argumentiert etwa Patrick Wood in einem ausführlichen Essay. Der Austritt ist freilich eine direkte Folge des Krieges gegen den Iran.

Die OPEC war jahrzehntelang das Rückgrat des Petrodollar-Systems.

29.04.2026 - 14:32 [ CNBC ]

UAE’s shock OPEC exit: What it means for the oil cartel’s future and for crude prices

The United Arab Emirates’ exit from OPEC this week will weaken the influence of the cartel and its leader Saudi Arabia on the oil market, a development that could prove bearish for prices over the long term.

The UAE was the most influential member of OPEC behind Saudi Arabia. It was one of the few members, along with Saudi Arabia, that had meaningful spare production capacity to influence prices and respond to supply shocks, said Jorge León, head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy.

29.04.2026 - 14:25 [ CNN ]

UAE to withdraw from OPEC, in blow to oil cartel and Saudi Arabia

OPEC is a cartel of major oil-producing nations that coordinates production policies to influence global oil supply and prices.

The UAE is also leaving OPEC+, which includes Russia, the statement said.

The move marks a major blow to OPEC and its leading member, Saudi Arabia. The cartel collectively accounts for 36% of the world’s oil production and together controls almost 80% of the world’s total proven reserves.

18.04.2026 - 18:20 [ theCradle.co ]

Israeli opposition leader calls to revive ‚South Lebanon Army‘ to assist with occupation

(October 10, 2024)

Lapid advocated regime change in Lebanon, saying, “the international community will need to appoint a sort of oversight committee for Lebanon to manage its civilian life for a set period until elections can be held and a new government can take control.”

Crucial to this effort would be the establishment of a collaborator Lebanese army loyal to Israel and its Western and Gulf allies.

(…)

Lapid claimed it would be easy to recruit Lebanese by paying soldiers in a new army $500 a month. New recruits would then be trained by French, Emirati, and US military officers.

The South Lebanon Army (SLA) was established by Israel in 1976 after the collapse of the Lebanese government due to civil war.

12.04.2026 - 01:17 [ theCradle.co ]

Pakistani warplanes land in Saudi Arabia as part of mutual defense pact

On Saturday, Turkish media reported that Saudi Arabia and Qatar will provide Pakistan with $5 billion in financial assistance to help shore up Islamabad‘s dwindling foreign currency reserves, which currently stand at about $16.4 billion.

The development comes as the UAE is requiring Pakistan to repay a $3.5 billion debt by the end of the month.

Pakistan‘s reserves have come under additional pressure recently, thanks to rising costs for imported fuel resulting from the US-Israeli war on Iran.

08.04.2026 - 17:30 [ Al Jazeera ]

Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted nine drones over the past hours

(today)

Several Gulf nations, including Bahrain, the UAE and Kuwait, have also reported missile and drone attacks on their territories, hours after Iran and the US announced a two-week ceasefire.

08.04.2026 - 15:19 [ Reuters ]

Kuwait says air defences dealing with a morning wave of Iranian drone attacks

Kuwait said ​on Wednesday its ‌air defences were ​intercepting ​a wave of ⁠Iranian ​drones launched ​since 8 a.m. (0500 GMT), according ​to ​the army.

08.04.2026 - 15:15 [ NDTV.com ]

Oil Refinery In Iran Struck Despite Ceasefire, Tehran Strikes Kuwait, UAE

The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company reported the incident, according to Shana, the news outlet of the Iranian Oil Ministry.

The company said the facility was struck around 10:00 local time. No casualties were reported.

08.04.2026 - 15:06 [ Mario Nawfal / X ]

Footage from Iran‘s Lavan Oil Refinery after what Iran claims was an attack by the UAE

Iran has already retaliated in the last few minutes with drones and missiles

Lavan a small but strategic facility on a 78 km² island.

It processes ~35,000 bpd of crude + 20,000 bpd condensate into naphtha, gasoline, kerosene, gas oil & fuel oil.

Source: Rerum Novarum