Iran war enters a new phase, Israel and Turkey clash over Syria, and UAE schools prepare to reopen
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US says economic pressure on Iran could prevent a return to large-scale fighting, with Vice...
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20 of 1,106 episodesTrump escalates pressure on Iran, Israel opens Hind Rajab investigation, and Abu Dhabi power demand rises
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump announces what he calls the “most crushing economic operation ever tak...
UAE suspends trade with Iran, US-Iran talks stall, and Israel strikes Syria
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the UAE suspends all activities, trade exchanges and financial transactions with Iran, following...
Trump warns Oman, new Gaza working groups, and Iraq considers dinar reform
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US special envoy Jared Kushner says Iran is refusing to make the concessions needed for a longer...
Arab nations back Gaza peace plan, Hormuz shipping slows, and Iraq corruption crackdown continues
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the UAE joins seven other Arab and Islamic nations in condemning Israel for rejecting renewed ef...
Adnoc ship attacks condemned, Centcom denies aircraft carrier deaths, and UAE sends aid to Colombia
The UAE has strongly condemned a hostile Iranian attack on two Adnoc-linked ships as they crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The Foreign Ministry...
Oil slick nears Omani beaches, anti-ISIS force to leave Iraq and Perseid meteors in sky over UAE
An oil slick off Oman has begun contaminating beaches as it edges closer to shore. It came from the Russia-linked tanker, Caroline Bezengi,...
Assad sentence celebrations, Houthi attack kills six and UAE businesses to pay music copyright fee
Syrians in the city of Deraa, where the 2011 uprising began, celebrated after a court sentenced Bashar Al Assad to death in absentia. Damasc...
Trump secretly switches planes, Houthis seek regional role, and Lebanon inks World Bank deal
US President Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey last month during the Nato summit after US intelligence identified a credible I...
Inflation pressures Tehran, Houthis attack Mokha port, and Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan
US President Donald Trump said inflation in Iran is starting to force the hand of the country’s rulers, and he believes that could benefit t...
Houthis hit Saudi Arabia, Iran makes demands in Hormuz talks and Dubai foils gold smuggling plot
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Houthi attacks injure 11 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia and kill dozens of government troops...
Lebanon violence, Hormuz breakthrough hopes and Salah's Trabzonspor move
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatens a US-mediated framework aimed at ending...
US-Iran talks continue, Strait of Hormuz proposal and UAE economy picks up
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, President Donald Trump says the US and Iran are holding “very good discussions” but warns Tehran...
Trump warns Iran, Gulf diplomacy intensifies and regional flights remain disrupted
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump says Iran is facing its "last chance" to reach a deal, while Tehran wa...
Trump revives Iran talks, Egypt earthquake and UAE approves cholesterol pill
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump says new negotiations with Iran will begin after he halted a planned m...
US announces Hamas disarmament deal, Saudi Arabia aims to protect Red Sea shipping and Fifa faces boycott
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump announces that the Gaza Board of Peace has secured an agreement for th...
US and Iran exchange attacks, Egypt investigates port fire and UAE supports outdoor workers
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US launches a new wave of strikes across Iran after attacks on its military bases in the reg...
US-Saudi strikes hit Iraq, Fifa seeks World Cup investment and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi sets opening date
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US and Saudi Arabia launch joint strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq after a wave of...
Trump hosts Netanyahu, Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Lebanon explores new oil route
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukraini...
US commander questions Iran campaign, oil prices fall, and Gaza plan moves forward
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, America's top military commander in the Middle East reportedly advised the White House to halt i...