Strait of Hormuz

STRAIT OF HORMUZ

STRAIT OF HORMUZ

US vows ‘toughest’ Iran sanctions, targets Hezbollah

Tougher US campaign on Iran expands to Hezbollah sanctions, with appeal to China for help

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Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on August 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US-Iran tensions: What UAE residents need to know today

Carrier swap, Hezbollah sanctions and oil surge sharpen Middle East uncertainty

A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. (Photo/Reuters)

UAE flights today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia updates

Etihad cancels Tel Aviv flight as Ben Gurion industrial action disrupts regional travel

UAE travellers urged to check flight status as Bahrain, Kuwait routes face cancellations amid regional tensions

US tells allies, China to back economic war on Iran

Washington vows historic sanctions drive, warns nations they’re ‘with us or against us’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on August 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Iran prepares for a more offensive phase of war with US

Analysts warn Iran’s offensive turn could trigger unstable ‘reciprocal deterrence’

A small boat sails past cargo ships and other commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.

UAE flight updates: What travellers need to know today

Strait of Hormuz uncertainty keeps airlines on alert as global carriers extend suspensions

Airlines continue to review their operations, flight paths, and schedules as the regional security situation changes.

Flying from UAE today? Check disruptions, delays

Gulf airlines are operating selected routes amid regional tensions

Airlines adjust Gulf schedules, extend conflict-zone advisories amid security concerns

US-Iran tensions escalate as Trump rules out talks

Qatar says mediators await Iran-Oman Hormuz deal; UAE on alert

Missiles, ship attacks and gas woes expose widening fallout of US–Iran war

Watch: UAE air defences show readiness in new video

UAE Air Force video highlights swift response amid regional tensions

UAE defence releases new video highlighting air defence readiness

UAE emergency alert? What residents should do and avoid

UAE detects two missiles from Iran as authorities reassure residents situation is safe

The first missile fell outside the UAE’s territorial waters, while the second fell within the country’s territorial waters.

UAE detects two Iran missiles; both fall into sea

Ministry says forces ready to safeguard sovereignty amid rising regional tensions

Officials urge reliance on state sources, warn public against spreading rumours

Bulk carrier struck in Hormuz, crew casualty reported

Crew injured as bulk carrier hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz: Bulk carrier hit by unknown projectile, crew casualty reported

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