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A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound, following strikes by the US and Israel against Iran. Reuters

Gulf markets open in volatile trade as Iran conflict jolts region

Kuwait suspends trade, while UAE equity markets along with Qatar Exchange are closed

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Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Dubai and Abu Dhabi suspend flights as Gulf states close airspace

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HMS Lancaster departing the Gulf in December 2025. Photo: UK Royal Navy

British warships exit Gulf as Iran conflict looms for US

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Saudi Aramco halts Juaymah LPG exports, disrupting key Asian supply

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, left, received Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Cairo this month. EPA

Egypt and Turkey deepen newly forged alliance with arms deals and manufacturing ties

Egyptian military has bought Turkish air defences and plans joint production of drones

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Saudi Crown Prince and US senator Lindsey Graham discuss Iran tensions

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Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman is greeted by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil. Photo: Venezuela's Ministry of Popular Power for Communication and Information

Qatar's Prime Minister visits Venezuela on first trip since Maduro's removal

Sheikh Mohammed’s trip comes as Doha looks to play mediator between the US and Caracas

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President Sheikh Mohamed and Emir of Qatar call for peace during Abu Dhabi talks

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Bahrain's UN ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei speaks on behalf of the GCC countries during a Security Council meeting in New York. Bloomberg

Gulf states condemn Iran's 'cowardly' attacks at UN Security Council

Iran calls US-Israeli strikes a 'war crime' and 'crime against humanity'

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UAE and Bahrain send 100 tonnes of aid to Gaza to provide Ramadan respite

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Luxury airline Beond set to help Bahrain grow as a travel hub

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Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Bahrain's Crown Prince

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Iran has held major military exercises in recent days in the shadow of potential US strikes. EPA

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Iran vows severe retaliation even if US strikes are limited

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