United Arab Emirates
Trump postponed strikes on Iran in favor of diplomacy at the request of allies. Netanyahu criticized this decision and demands the immediate resumption of attacks.
A generator was damaged as a result of a drone attack from Iraq on the Barakah NPP. There are no casualties or radiation leaks, while tensions in the region continue to rise.
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Amin Exchange and 19 oil tankers. The restrictions target a network of front companies in the UAE, China, and Hong Kong.
The price of gold dropped to $4,550 due to the war with Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Investors anticipate rising inflation and interest rate hikes.
Britain and the Gulf states are finalizing free trade negotiations. The deal is expected to contribute up to £3.1 billion annually to the British economy.
Andrii Sybiha condemned the UAV attack on the Barakah NPP in the UAE, where a drone struck a generator. The Minister emphasized the importance of protecting nuclear facilities worldwide.
In Abu Dhabi, a drone hit a generator at the Barakah nuclear power plant outside the inner perimeter. Radiation levels are normal, and the power units are operating in routine mode.
Pavel Durov misses Iranian shelling due to traffic jams and crowds in Dubai. He praised the UAE's air defense and compared the level of protection to taxes in Europe.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a 205-for-205 prisoner exchange mediated by the UAE. Donald Trump had previously reported on plans for such an exchange.
Netanyahu secretly visited the UAE to meet with the President and coordinate actions against Iran. The countries jointly attacked an Iranian petrochemical facility.
Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle, and Frankfurt are among the world's top ten polluters. Dubai International Airport was recognized as the most environmentally hazardous.
Washington has introduced restrictions against 12 entities from Hong Kong, the UAE, and Oman. The sanctions target a shadow fleet that transported oil for Iran's needs.
Zelenskyy discussed protection against Iranian attacks and energy with the President of the UAE. The Emirates continue to assist Ukraine with the return of prisoners of war.
The price of gold fell to $4,689 after Trump rejected Iran's peace plan. Investors are awaiting U.S. inflation data amid attacks in the Gulf.
A commercial vessel was attacked in Qatari waters, causing a fire on board. There were no casualties; the ship has arrived at port, and an official investigation is underway.
Four UAE tankers turned off their trackers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The country is attempting to maintain oil exports despite the threat of Iranian attacks.
The container ship San Antonio, owned by CMA CGM, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; there are reports of injuries. This occurred against the backdrop of Donald Trump's statements regarding maritime security.
The Russian Federation will purchase 110 billion rubles worth of foreign currency and gold for the first time since 2025 due to rising oil prices. This will help replenish the fund's reserves, which have been depleted by the war.
The UAE plans to withdraw from OPEC and increase oil production. This will crash global prices and make Russian exports unprofitable due to high production costs.
Trump may order the resumption of war due to a diplomatic stalemate with Iran. The Pentagon confirmed the readiness of troops for action amid attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has suspended the escorting of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran. The blockade of ports and economic pressure on Tehran remain in effect.
Saudi Aramco has cut the price of Arab Light crude for Asia by $4 per barrel. The cost remains at record levels due to the war and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran denied involvement in the shelling of the UAE and warned of a harsh response. The military urged the Emirates not to host US and Israeli forces.
Zelenskyy discussed diplomacy in the Middle East and condemned Iran's strikes on the UAE. Ukraine is preparing new security solutions for Bahrain and the Gulf countries.
The UAE Ministry of Interior reported that air defense systems are "currently operating in response to a missile threat" from Iran. The scale of the attack remains unknown at this time.
Iran attacked an oil facility in the UAE with drones, causing a large fire and injuring three people. This is the largest escalation since the truce between the US and Iran.
The price of gold dropped to $4,520 due to the US-Iran conflict in the Persian Gulf. Rising bond yields and oil prices are putting pressure on quotes.
Brent rose to 114 dollars following Iranian attacks on vessels and a UAE oil port. The U.S. military destroyed six Iranian boats in the Gulf.
Three Indian citizens were wounded due to an Iranian drone attack on the Fujairah oil zone. Earlier, the UAE intercepted three Iranian missiles over its territory.
These are the first missile interceptions since the UAE declared its airspace free of threats on April 9, coinciding with the start of a truce between the US and Iran.