Banque Misr UAE Faces U.S. Ban Over $1.8B in Iran Shadow Deals
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed rules on August 28, 2026, to cut off Banque Misr’s six United Arab Emirates branches from the U.S.
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UAE Cuts Trade With Iran After Ballistic Missile Fire Targets Maritime Traffic
The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran following incoming ballistic missile fire that targeted maritime traffic and triggered nationwide…
Trump Halts Iran Talks and Warns Allies Against Supporting Tehran
President Donald Trump has suspended diplomatic talks with Iran and threatened Oman with military action.
UAE Suspends Trade With Iran After Two Ballistic Missiles Target Territory
Tensions in the Middle East surged as the United Arab Emirates reported two ballistic missiles fired from Iran toward its territory, prompting a suspension of trade … Read more
UAE Blames Iran for Drone Attacks on Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Two Abu Dhabi state-owned oil tankers were struck by drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening. The United Arab Emirates blamed Iran for … Read more
Israel and Somaliland Officials Hold Talks on Economic Ties and Stability
Israel’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Yossi Shelley, met with Somaliland’s representative in the UAE, Mascud Abdi Ali, in August 2026 to discuss economic cooperation … Read more
Gulf Oil Nations Fast-Track Pipelines to Bypass Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Following months of blockades and renewed conflict in Iran that pushed Brent crude to 100 dollars a barrel, Gulf oil-producing nations are rapidly advancing at least … Read more
Trump Warns Iran Faces Last Chance Before Decapitation Amid Ongoing Talks
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that it faces a final last chance before decapitation, insisting that negotiations are ongoing despite Tehran’s denials. The … Read more
Trump to Resume Iran Talks Monday After Calling Off Planned Military Strikes
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. and Iran will resume negotiations on Monday afternoon. The decision follows Trump’s order to call off planned … Read more
Trump Halts Planned Iran Strikes After Pleas From Gulf Allies
President Donald Trump called off plans for massive new military strikes against Iran on Saturday night, August 2, 2026, after threatening a major escalation earlier that … Read more
Trump Halts Planned Iran Strike to Begin New Negotiations on Monday
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, following his decision to call off a planned military strike. The … Read more
US Strikes Iran After Vessel Attacks as Peace Memorandum Collapses
Central Command. CENTCOM further reported that more than 60 small boats belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were hit to degrade Iran’s ability to attack … Read more