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Ship is reported seized off the coast of the UAE and is heading toward Iran

Ship is reported seized off the coast of the UAE and is heading toward Iran

The British military says a ship anchored off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates has been seized and is heading toward Iranian territorial waters
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Iran Accuses UAE of Direct Role in Military Attacks at BRICS Meeting

Iran Accuses UAE of Direct Role in Military Attacks at BRICS Meeting

During a BRICS meeting in New Delhi, Iran's foreign minister accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of direct involvement in military operations against Iran. This accusation was reported by Iranian state media. The Iranian official, Araghchi, argued that the UAE's alliances, including those with U.S. bases and Israel, do not provide the security the UAE seeks and suggested that the UAE should reconsider its policy towards Iran. This development comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, where geopolitical alliances and conflicts have been a persistent issue.
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Iran's Military Reconstitution Efforts Amid Ceasefire Highlight Strategic Shifts

Iran's Military Reconstitution Efforts Amid Ceasefire Highlight Strategic Shifts

Iran is actively working to reconstitute its military capabilities during a ceasefire period following extensive US-Israeli airstrikes. According to recent US intelligence assessments, Iran has regained access to 90% of its underground missile storage and launch facilities, which were previously rendered inoperative. The restoration of these facilities is part of Iran's broader strategy to recover its military strength. Despite the operational setbacks, Iran still retains about 70% of its mobile launchers and missile stockpile. The ceasefire has allowed Iran to reorganize and regenerate its military capabilities, focusing on tactical and operational levels. Additionally, Iran is shifting its strategic focus to the Strait of Hormuz, elevating its importance in Iranian deterrence strategy alongside nuclear capabilities.
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Israel says Netanyahu secretly visited UAE during the Iran war, which UAE denies

Israel says Netanyahu secretly visited UAE during the Iran war, which UAE denies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says he secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Iran war
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Factbox-How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?

Factbox-How has the Iran war affected Middle East states?

LONDON, May 13 - The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and overturning settled assumptions about regional security.
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Exclusive-Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say

Exclusive-Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say

By Timour Azhari, Ahmed Rasheed and Humeyra Pamuk RIYADH/BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the Iran war, while retaliatory strikes were also launched from Kuwait into Iraq, multiple sources
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Exclusive-Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened - sources

Exclusive-Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened - sources

By Timour Azhari and Parisa Hafezi RIYADH/DUBAI, May 12 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said.
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UAE and Saudi Arabia Conduct Covert Strikes Against Iran Amid Rising Tensions

UAE and Saudi Arabia Conduct Covert Strikes Against Iran Amid Rising Tensions

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia have reportedly conducted covert military strikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, the UAE targeted an Iranian oil refinery on Lavan Island, while the Saudi Air Force conducted strikes in late March. These actions represent the first known offensive measures by Gulf states against Iran since the U.S. and Israel initiated strikes that triggered the Iran war in February. Analysts suggest these moves indicate a hardening stance by the UAE and Saudi Arabia towards Iran, potentially increasing the risk of retaliation from Tehran and broader instability in the Gulf region.
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Mossad Chief's Secret Visits to UAE Highlight Deepening Israel-UAE Military Cooperation

Mossad Chief's Secret Visits to UAE Highlight Deepening Israel-UAE Military Cooperation

Mossad chief David Barnea made secret visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during Israel's conflict with Iran to coordinate military operations, according to reports. These visits, occurring in March and April, signify a strengthening partnership between Israel and the UAE. The collaboration included Israel sending Iron Dome batteries and troops to the UAE to bolster its defense against Iranian attacks. The UAE reportedly conducted military strikes inside Iran, targeting a refinery on Lavan Island, which led to retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Iran.
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Saudi Arabia Conducts Covert Strikes on Iran Amid Middle East Conflict

Saudi Arabia Conducts Covert Strikes on Iran Amid Middle East Conflict

Saudi Arabia has reportedly launched covert military strikes on Iran in response to attacks within its territory during the ongoing Middle East conflict. This marks the first known instance of Saudi Arabia directly engaging in military action on Iranian soil. The strikes, carried out by the Saudi Air Force, were assessed to have occurred in late March. These actions were described as retaliatory measures following attacks on Saudi Arabia. The specific targets of these strikes remain unconfirmed. The conflict has seen Iran targeting Gulf Cooperation Council states with missiles and drones, affecting both military and civilian sites. Saudi Arabia, traditionally reliant on U.S. military protection, has taken a more assertive stance in defending itself against its regional rival.
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Energy Supply Disruptions Keep Oil and Fuel Prices Elevated, Impacting U.S. Agriculture

Energy Supply Disruptions Keep Oil and Fuel Prices Elevated, Impacting U.S. Agriculture

Energy Supply Disruptions Keep Oil and Fuel Prices Elevated, Impacting U.S. Agriculture
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Iran war overshadows Trump's China visit as peace talks stall

Iran war overshadows Trump's China visit as peace talks stall

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Andrea Shalal BEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S.