Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasised the need for 'strict adherence to international law' during his call with Abbas Araghchi

Sheikh Abdullah receives call from Iran's Foreign Minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs discusses US-Iran interim agreement with Abbas Araghchi

UAE

Friday afternoon safety alerts due to 'technical malfunction', authorities say

UAE

UN suspends Strait of Hormuz evacuation operation after attack on vessel

MENA

CommentGulf states deserve a deal that delivers regional calm

Comment

Charging fees in Strait of Hormuz risks driving global inflation, experts warn

Energy

EditorialPeace in Lebanon can't be imposed from outside

Editorial

Etihad Rail’s passenger service will be a huge milestone for the UAE

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An IRGC warship and speed boat taking part in a parade in the Arabian Gulf in 2024. AFP

Dispatch'Operation Hormuz': How Italy's minehunters would neutralise Iran's sea bombs

The National gains exclusive access to Italian navy base to learn about high-stakes mission

MENA

US will keep Gulf allies informed on Iran talks, Rubio says

Gulf

US ‘will be in constant contact with Gulf states’ during talks with Tehran

Gulf

ExclusiveGulf-Iran reconciliation talks not imminent, diplomats say

Gulf

IRGC says ships must use Iran-approved routes through Strait of Hormuz

MENA

‘Red Status. Possible incoming’: Kuwaiti colonel recalls longest five minutes

Gulf

Today's cartoonShadi's take on UN weapons inspections in Iran

Cartoon
An IRGC Navy warship in the Arabian Gulf. The force's conflicting instructions create further uncertainty for the estimated 600 vessels stuck in the Arabian Gulf. NurPhoto

IRGC says ships must use Iran-approved routes through Strait of Hormuz

Sultanate's foreign minister says future strait arrangements will not include 'imposition of any transit fees'

MENA

‘Red Status. Possible incoming’: Kuwaiti colonel recalls longest five minutes

Gulf

Today's cartoonShadi's take on UN weapons inspections in Iran

Cartoon

US 'won't do anything' to undermine Gulf security, says Rubio

Gulf

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