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Iran at an ‘inflection point’ as Trump claims Tehran is ‘begging’ for a deal

U. S. President Donald Trump, sitting next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D. C. , U. S. , March 26, 2026. REUTERS / Evelyn Hockstein

Iran at an ‘inflection point’ as Trump claims Tehran is ‘begging’ for a deal

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The UAE is among the Gulf states to face Iranian missile and drone attacks. Wam

Gulf states eye settlement that curbs Iran’s threats beyond a ceasefire

Scale of Tehran’s attacks has angered regional countries – and the sense is growing that it must be confronted to prevent future aggression

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Blackstone commits $250m for UAE payment platform in first investment during war

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Ismail Khan prayed for peace and for the Iranian assaults to end whenever his team took cover. Photo: Ismail Khan family

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  • Smoke rises over the capital Manama, following a reported Iranian drone strike on the fuel storage centre of Bahrain International Airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muharraq, Manama, Bahrain, March 12, 2026. Reuters

    AnalysisIran war spurs Gulf towards collective deterrence

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    DispatchLebanon mourns young rescuers killed in 'pattern' of Israeli attacks

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  • Vice Admiral Emmanuel Slaars, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, said France would remain committed to defending its allies in the region. AFP
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    French navy says Iranian threat to Strait of Hormuz will endure

  • Motorists queue at a petrol station in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Petroleum product prices in the Philippines have shot up nearly 200 per cent since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict. AFP

    How Philippines state of emergency shows vulnerability of net energy importers

  • Indian auto rickshaw drivers protest over shortages of liquefied petroleum gas in Bangalore on Tuesday. Iran’s strongarming of the world economy has created an LPG supply crisis in several countries. EPA

    EditorialIran's Hormuz blockade will hurt friend and foe alike

  • The war in Iran has roiled international markets by choking marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. AFP

    CommentA deal with Iran must rewrite the rules of engagement for the region

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    Iran's last men standing: Who could negotiate with Trump?

  • In modern conflict, digital platforms might be used by some to serve as extensions of the battlefield. AFP

    CommentThe UAE's wartime social media measures reflect a security logic


Headlines

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Aldar's 2026 handover schedule unaffected by conflict as $1.28bn in contracts are awarded

Construction at 141 sites in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah 'advancing'

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Bahrain authorities charge 14 people with spying for Iran's IRGC

Gulf
The UAE has consistently called for a halt to the military escalation in the region. Victor Besa / The National

UAE intercepts 15 ballistic missiles and 11 drones on Thursday

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Dr Al Jaber dedicates MEI leadership award to frontline workers

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Israeli military hands over a Palestinian toddler to the Red Cross after the child was detained along with his father on March 19, 2026. Photo: Israeli military

Child returned, father missing: Gaza woman's ordeal after family abducted by Israeli military

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UAE sends 270 tonnes of children's clothing to Gaza as aid drive continues

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UAE hospitality industry fights back amid difficult tourism outlook

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Israeli politician says 'no innocent children' in West Bank's Jenin

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France prepares for G7 ministerial meeting on Iran war

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Spotlight

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    IMI Media Academy makes key appointments to support expansion drive

  • Supermarkets are bringing produce from ships on the UAE's east coast, the Red Sea, and are even considering overland routes from Europe. Antonie Robertson / The National

    UAE supermarket looks at 7,000km freight route from Europe to keep shelves full

  • A jockey reacts as he competes in Pacu Jawi, a traditional Minangkabau bull race held in harvested paddy fields, in Tanah Datar regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, March 25, 2026. REUTERS / Willy Kurniawan TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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    Abu Dhabi hotel stays now include free entry to three Saadiyat Island museums

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    When does PSL 2026 start and how to watch matches in UAE?

  • 'Ever Given' settled diagonally across the Suez Canal in March 2021, wedging itself against one side and blocking the other. AFP

    CommentFive years after Ever Given's Suez grounding, shipping is in troubled waters once again


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Saudi Arabia's FII kicks off as Iran war overshadows global investment outlook

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