One of the two tankers attacked by Iran, in Iraqi territorial waters. Reuters

Ships attacked in Iraqi waters and Strait of Hormuz as war targets expand

Oil ports have also been hit in significant escalation

MENA

El Sisi says Egypt trying to mediate end to Iran war

MENA

Iran tests military firepower but is ready to strike US deal to avoid 'gamble' of war

News

Iran vows severe retaliation even if US strikes are limited

MENA

Iran announces naval drills with Russia, raising fears of accidental escalation

Gulf

CommentHuman advantage will be everything in tomorrow’s job market – Gulf countries understand this

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Iran's Ali Larijani holds talks with Sultan of Oman in Muscat

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on efforts to secure the US-Iran talks

Our cartoonist's take on efforts to secure the US-Iran talks

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Trump imposes tariffs on Iran after nuclear talks conclude 'positively'

MENA

Trump officials court wealthy Iranian exiles for regime transition plan

US

Diplomatic push for US and Iran to keep region 'out of flames of war'

Gulf

Indian shop manager wins Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw

UAE

Saudi and Omani naval forces conclude missile drills

Gulf

Three killed as boat carrying French tourists capsizes in Oman

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Shanthanu Shettigar was left speechless after learning of his life-changing success. Photo: Big Ticket

Indian shop manager wins Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw

Shanthanu Shettigar to split windfall with friend after they entered raffle together

UAE

Saudi and Omani naval forces conclude missile drills

Gulf

Three killed as boat carrying French tourists capsizes in Oman

Gulf

Gulf-Iran calls intensify as US military threat looms over Tehran

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