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Gulf states intercept wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks

Gulf states intercept wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks

Gulf states intercept wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks

Iran urged to halt its attacks on Gulf states as energy prices soar
Iran attacks could knock out fifth of Qatar's LNG exports for up to five years
Markets fall as Iran war escalates and rising oil and gas prices stoke fears
Hegseth says no time limit for end to Iran war but claims conflict is 'on track'

QatarEnergy's operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City. AFP

Iran urged to halt its attacks on Gulf states as energy prices soar

UAE official condemns Tehran’s ‘global economic warfare’ after sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia struck

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iran war with US President Donald Trump

UAE announces takedown of ‘terrorist network’ funded by Hezbollah and Iran

A British Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet bound for Qatar. PA

UK's military hardware 'was ready' for Iran war, says Middle East minister

UAE hails UN maritime agency condemnation of Iran's attacks on Gulf shipping

InterviewIran-backed militias want 'as much chaos as possible'

Yousef Al Otaiba says the country remains 'open for business' despite Iran's unjustified attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

UAE to stand by $1.4 trillion US investment pledge, says Al Otaiba

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Gaza gets a lift from resuming Eid traditions

QatarEnergy's operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City. AFP

Iran urged to halt its attacks on Gulf states as energy prices soar

UK's military hardware 'was ready' for Iran war, says Middle East minister

An oil tanker in Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, is among the ships at anchor dotted around the Strait of Hormuz, as they wait for a break in hostilities. Reuters

UAE hails UN maritime agency condemnation of Iran's attacks on Gulf shipping

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