Left to fend for themselves? Gulf allies claim US gave no warning before strikes

[ad_1] Iran targets Gulf countries after US-Israel The Trump administration is facing growing frustration from its allies in the Gulf, who claim they were not adequately warned about the scale of Iranian retaliation following US-Israeli strikes on Tehran, news agency Associated Press reported. Officials from two Gulf countries said their governments were disappointed with how […]

Set to freeze billions in Iranian assets? UAE weighs response to Iran attacks

[ad_1] The UAE is considering freezing key Iranian assets held in the Gulf state to curb Tehran’s access to foreign currency and global trade amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.According to the Wall Street Journal, UAE authorities are weighing measures ranging from freezing the assets of UAE-based shadow companies used to mask trade, to a […]

How Iran’s strikes are putting Dubai’s ‘safe-haven’ reputation under strain

[ad_1] Dubai has always been the Gulf’s glittering safe haven amid endless Middle East turmoil — a dazzling hub of glamour, grandeur, towering skyscrapers, and a skyline that pierces the clouds. But recent shocks raise a stark question: Is the “Pearl of the Gulf” truly secure anymore?The city — drawing millions of tourists yearly — […]

Esha Gupta returns to India after UAE airport scare amid US-Iran conflict: “It was very tough” : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Actor Esha Gupta has safely returned to India after being stranded in the United Arab Emirates during the recent escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran. Taking to Instagram, Gupta informed her followers about her return and expressed gratitude to the airline authorities, the UAE government and hotel staff for their support […]

Israeli mom, political commentator, says son is certain about US strike on Iran, refuses to study for Maths test

[ad_1] Israeli political commentator Rachel Gur said her son is refusing to study for his math test as he’s certain that the exam is going to get canceled due to an Iran attack or counterattack. “I told him a strike is unlikely before Wednesday,” Gur said, adding that Wednesday is also the exam day. “The […]

Middle East crisis: US imposes visa sanctions on PLO, Palestinian Authority; cites ‘supporting terrorism’

[ad_1] The US state department announced visa sanctions against officials of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA), ‘continuing to support terrorism and not complying with their commitments and undermining the prospects for peace”.In a statement released Thursday, the state department said, “The United States is imposing sanctions that deny visas to […]

Middle East crisis: Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; ceasefire on agenda

[ad_1] Steve Witkoff (ANI image) and Benjamin Netanyahu (AP image) US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss the worsening humanitarian condition in Gaza as the death toll of Palestinians waiting for food and other aid continues to rise. The meeting between Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]

Middle East crisis: Dozens killed while seeking aid at Gaza crossing; US envoy heads to Israel for talks

[ad_1] Image credit: AP At least 37 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday (local time) while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip, AP reported citing a local hospital. The source of the gunfire remains unclear, and the Israeli military, which oversees the crossing, has not issued a statement. This comes as the […]

Middle East crisis: Who are Druze? Sect caught in crossfire as Syria-Israel tensions escalates

[ad_1] The Syrian defence ministry building sits heavily damaged after alleged Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Syria (AP image) A new wave of deadly sectarian violence in southern Syria has drawn renewed attention to the Druze minority as well as escalating tensions between Syria and Israel.This week, at least 30 people were killed and dozens injured […]

Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth out: Meet Trump’s ‘Tier One’ group deciding on Iran

[ad_1] Nobody is discussing anything on Iran with Pete Hegseth or Tulsi Gabbard, claimed reports. As President Donald Trump weighs in on the Middle East crisis, dropping all indications that he may strike Iran, reports claimed that he is relying on a high-profile group of Cabinet picks and not those who are supposed to be […]