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Iran
UAE Prepares up to $20 Billion Payout to Iran to Guarantee Regional De-escalation
The UAE is preparing to unfreeze between $10 billion and $20 billion in assets for Tehran as part of a massive back-channel deal to stop drone attacks and open the Strait of Hormuz.
June 13, 2026
Iran
UAE Failed to Convince Gulf States to Strike Iran – Bloomberg
The UAE reportedly tried to persuade Gulf neighbors to join a coordinated military response against Iran but was rebuffed by Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
May 15, 2026
US
Iran Accuses UAE of ‘Active’ Role in US‑Israeli War
The accusation comes as tensions escalate despite a fragile ceasefire.
May 14, 2026
US
WSJ: UAE Secretly Carried Out Strikes on Iran
The Wall Street Journal reported that the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out military strikes on Iran.
May 12, 2026
US
US Sanctions Global Network Aiding Iran’s Drone and Missile Programs
The US Treasury sanctioned 10 entities and individuals across China, the UAE, and Belarus for facilitating Iran’s procurement of drone and missile components.
May 9, 2026
US
UAE Ships Oil Through Strait of Hormuz Without Location Trackers
The move highlights fragile diplomacy and rising tensions around key oil routes as Washington navigates between negotiations and military pressure on Tehran.
May 7, 2026
Drones
UAE Weighs Defense Fund With Eye on Ukrainian Drone Makers
The discussions come as Ukraine signals it is ready to begin exporting domestically produced weapons for the first time since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
May 6, 2026
US
Trump Tells Iran to ‘Do the Smart Thing’ as Ceasefire Talks Continue
Trump has warned Iran against escalating the conflict, saying talks are ongoing despite recent attacks on US interests.
May 5, 2026
US
US-Iran Ceasefire on Brink as UAE Reports Attacks
The UAE, a close US ally and key Arab partner of Israel, said it came under a barrage of missiles and drones from Iran.
May 5, 2026
Russia
OPEC+ Increases Production Quota to Signal Stability After UAE Exit
Raising the quota on paper may not have much impact on actual production, which is already short of the limit.
May 3, 2026
UAE
UAE to Withdraw From OPEC, OPEC+: State Media
The United Arab Emirates is set to leave the OPEC and OPEC+ groupings on May 1, state media reported Tuesday, framing the move as a strategic shift by the leading oil producer.
April 28, 2026
US
Iran Ceasefire Under Strain as Gulf Attacks Continue, US Says Objectives Achieved
Fresh strikes across the Gulf raised concerns over a fragile ceasefire as US officials said military objectives in Iran had been achieved.
April 8, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Agrees Defense Cooperation Agreements With UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, on Gulf Tour
Ukrainian president returns home with ‘cards’ after an unexpected visit to Gulf states preciptated by the Iran war.
March 28, 2026
UAE
AMCU Returned the UAE EDGE’s Application to Purchase Stake in Ukrainian Fire Point
Initial application for a stake sale to the UAE’s EDGE Group was returned by AMCU, but a second attempt is underway.
March 17, 2026
Russia
Russian-Made Geran-2 Drone Reportedly Shot Down Over Dubai in Massive Iranian Strike
The debris fell near homes and hotels as authorities urged tourists to stay indoors. Kyiv Post has not independently verified the reports.
March 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Americans Have More Work on Their Plate’: Kremlin Says Next Trilateral Talks in Limbo
Trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US, originally planned in Abu Dhabi for March 5-6, are now in doubt, with the Kremlin citing ongoing Middle East tensions.
March 3, 2026