UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran
The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade, commercial and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, a senior Ministry…
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US Treasury sanctions Bluwaves Properties over Venezuela oil ties
The US Treasury sanctioned Bluwaves Properties Limited on August 18, 2026, targeting a single BVI-based company that once held a…
Iran fires ballistic missiles at UAE, escalating regional conflict
The UAE Defense Ministry says it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, with one landing in UAE territorial waters…
Pentagon weighs permanent Persian Gulf drawdown after Iran conflict, WaPo reports
The Pentagon is quietly weighing a permanent reduction of its Persian Gulf military presence once the Iran conflict ends, according…
UAE detects missile threat, activates air defenses in latest 2026 alert
The UAE Ministry of Defence detected a missile threat and activated its air defense systems, the latest in a string…
