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Iran preparing to strike US bases across Middle East if Trump joins war, NYT reports

Over 40,000 American troops have been put on high alert at bases throughout the region, the New York Times reported.

A man wears a US veteran-themed shirt, as smoke rises in the distance, following an Israeli attack on the IRIB building, the country's state broadcaster, in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025
 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'

 (L-R) US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu see on top of Saudi Arabian, US, and Israeli flags (illustrative)

Trump not frustrated with Netanyahu, says Gulf leaders to help rebuild Gaza

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen May 9, 2025.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile that triggered sirens from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv


Trump's Mideast visit making historic progress, still many issues at stake - analysis

Doha will likely encourage Trump to be flexible in the talks with Iran which are being hosted by Oman as the fifth round of those talks are coming up.

 (L-R) Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, US President Donald Trump, and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Donald Trump sends signal to Israel: It's time to turn page on Syria - analysis

Israel moving away from airstrikes and back into the game of diplomacy could help smooth the way for the Accords to grow.

 US President Donald Trump attends the Saudi-US Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

Can the UAE pave the way to Israel-Syria dialogue? - analysis

The UAE is not the only country with interests in ending the Israel-Syria tensions.

 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a Ministerial formation of the government of the Syrian Arab Republic, in Damascus, Syria March 29, 2025.

Trump to hold summit with Gulf leaders in Saudi Arabia, present Mideast vision - report

Officials said the summit will give Trump a stage to outline his regional strategy and define the contours of US engagement in the Middle East.

 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka

New Jersey governor in Bahrain: ‘I’m not a tariffs guy’

Gov. Murphy visited the Middle East to promote New Jersey and attract investments from the Gulf region.

 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy visited various countries in the Middle East to focus on his state's economic development.

3,000-year-old necropolis discovered in Al Ain, UAE

"The burial traditions of the Iron Age have always been a mystery to us," said Jaber Saleh Al Marri, Director of the Historical Environment Department at DCT Abu Dhabi.

 3,000-year-old necropolis discovered in Al Ain, UAE.

UAE, Saudi Arabia deny involvement in reported plans to invade Yemen

The UAE's assistant minister for political affairs Lana Nusseibeh described the reports as "wild unsubstantiated stories" in a statement to Reuters.

 PROTESTERS, MOSTLY Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Gaza Palestinians earlier this month in Sanaa, Yemen.

UAE president, Trump discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts, state news agency says

UAE President and US President discussed in a phone call efforts for reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.

US President Donald Trump and H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan meet in the Oval Office on March 19, 2025.

From bondage to freedom: Israeli artist creates obelisk installation in Dubai

The installation has been on display since November as part of an international sculpture exhibition.

 AVNER SHER stands next to his obelisk display

Arab nations oppose removing Palestinians from Gaza in letter to US

Trump first floated the suggestion of Jordan and Egypt taking in Palestinians from Gaza on Jan. 25.

 Palestinians, who were displaced to the south at Israel's order during the war, make their way back to their homes in the northern Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, January 28, 2025.

NSC issues warning of Iranian attempts to kidnap traveling Israelis

The announcement followed a thwarted attempt by Iranian operatives to entice an Israeli businessman to the UAE as part of an elaborate plot targeting him.

 Screenshots of fake messages sent to an Israeli businessman.