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‘At their own peril’: GOP Senator demands Trump close U.S. bases after ‘outrageous’ refusals spark a major rift

If only bases were that easy to move, I feel a few of the Gulf countries might be happy to give them up.

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Why Iran’s threat to destroy water facilities could spell disaster for Gulf countries

Desalination infrastructure is crucial in arid region with very little rainfall and few rivers or lakes

The Guardian - UK

Trump says Iran 'means business' in peace talks as Tehran officials deny negotiations

Trump didn't clarify who has been involved in the talks but Iran's parliament speaker and foreign minister denied any such negotiations have happened.

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New UAE–Saudi Arabia trade bridge launched to improve cargo flow and supply chain continuity amid regional tensions

A new logistics link between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is being put in place as regional supply chains face pressure from ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Saudi Ports has announced a trade bridge connecting Sharjah with Dammam, aimed at making cargo movement across the Gulf faster…

The Times of India

British expats risk drones in Dubai rather than big tax bills in London as HMRC urged to clarify rules

Accountants say there is a lack of clarity over how the UK tax authorities will treat people affected by the escalating Iran war

Evening Standard

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Tehran and Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants

Israel has launched a new wave of attacks against Tehran and a top American commander is telling Iranians to remain in shelters for the foreseeable future as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of abating in its fourth week

The Independent UK

Bigger US strike on Iran today? Trump’s 'mild' warning as 48-hour deadline expires today

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran. He demands the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Failure to comply will result in severe consequences, including the obliteration of Iran's power plants. Iran has responded with its own threats. Tehran vows to target US-linked…

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Iran can’t ‘win’ this war. But it can force a US retreat using these 4 insurgency tactics

Iran knows it is militarily much weaker than the United States. The US accounts for 37% of military spending worldwide, while Iran accounts for less than 1%. On paper, we’d expect the US to easily win a military confrontation with Iran.

The Conversation

Energy shock talk grabs headlines but the Iran war is also driving the world towards a food crisis

Growers face soaring fertiliser and fuel costs as shipping choke point of the strait of Hormuz hits supply chains

The Guardian - UK

Strait of Hormuz on edge as Saudi Arabia opens King Fahd Air Base to US forces amid Iran tensions

Saudi Arabia has granted the US access to King Fahd Air Base amid escalating tensions with Iran. This strategic move aims to bolster regional security and safeguard vital shipping lanes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, which faces critical threats. Western allies are framing this as a defensive measure to deter…

The Times of India

'Technical malfunction during routine duty': Qatari helicopter crashes amid Middle East tensions

The Times of India

Iran launches missiles in 'failed bid' to hit Diego Garcia in India’s backyard, Indian Ocean base key to US power projection

NEW DELHI: The cross-firing of missiles in the Gulf region between Iran and Israel-US reached India’s backyard when two ballistic missiles were launched by Tehran towards Diego Garcia, a strategically important joint US-UK base, in the Indian Ocean.

The Times of India

Donald Trump's 'Holy War': 'Chinese Nostradamus' Claims US Leaders Believe Iran Conflict Is Armageddon

Beijing-based academic Jiang Xueqin, dubbed 'China's Nostradamus', claims Donald Trump's 'holy war' with Iran could unravel NATO, crush Europe and reorder global power within a decade. His stark eight-point forecast blends unverified reports from the US military with a bleak reading of religious politics in Washington and Tehran.

International Business Times UK

Companies are now on the front lines of war. They need to act like it

Iranian drones hit U.S. data centers in the Gulf. For corporate security chiefs, it's a wake-up call that can't be ignored: your company is now a target.

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Salon

Iran war breaking bad for Gulf states

As both sides in war strike critical energy infrastructure, wealth and stability of the Gulf nations is at risk

Euronews

Egypt intensifies diplomacy as Iran war reshapes regional tensions

Egypt’s recent outreach comes as countries across the region try to contain the fallout from the war, with Gulf states under attack and leaders trying to avoid a wider conflict.

Fortune

Three weeks into the Iran war that's requested $200 billion, here’s what success for Trump might look like

The top priority remains reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the military offensive achieves enough success to weaken Iranian capabilities.

The Times of India

Stranded in the UAE? Know what airlines owe you for delays, cancellations, meals, hotels and more

Amid the ongoing regional tensions and fluctuating situations, numerous tourists have been left stranded in the Gulf due to flight disruptions and cancellations. But while you are stuck in a foreign land, what rights do you possess to exercise?

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s come at the wrong time’: how Iran war has floored the Gulf as a sports hub

Conflict has not only hit sporting calendar but laid bare weakness in plans for diversifying economies through sport

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s willingness to escalate this high-stakes war is its greatest weapon

Regime will do whatever it takes to cling on to power – including sacrificing economies of other Gulf states

The Guardian - UK

How the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globe

From restaurant closures in the Philippines and petrol rationing in Sri Lanka, to Asian food production crises due to fertiliser shortages, the effects of the US-Israeli war on Iran reverberate around the world

Evening Standard

UK lets US use British bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz

Up until this point, the Government has allowed the US to use British bases only to hit missile sites targeting British interests in the region.

The Independent UK

Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Guardian - UK

World’s top-rated Flat horse to race in Dubai despite conflict in the Gulf

Aga Khan Studs consulted staff in Dubai about the decision to race Calandagan, the world’s top-rated Flat horse, next weekend

The Guardian - UK

‘Not our war’: Gulf states weigh up options as existential threat from Iran conflict grows

Arab states have so far only acted defensively, but there is growing fear war is entering new, more dangerous phase

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