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The New York Times, citing US officials, reported that US forces have been placed on heightened alert at military bases across the region.

President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone call today with HE Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which they discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and their grave implications for regional peace and security. The call addressed the Israeli military targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Mohamed bin Zayed expressed the UAE’s solidarity with Iran and its people during these challenging times.

US State Department: We will provide support to our citizens in the region.

UAE Foreign Minister: We warn against reckless and ill-advised steps that could cross the borders of Iran and Israel.

The tanker „Adalynn“ is burning in the Gulf of Oman after being rammed by the tanker „Front Eagle“. What is interesting is that the Adalyn is part of Russia‘s shadow fleet

British maritime security company Ambrey has confirmed that the cause of the incident that occurred off the coast of "Khur Fakkan" in the United Arab Emirates was not related to security issues.

British maritime security company Ambrey announced that it was aware of an incident 40 kilometers east of the coast of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates.

The President of the UAE and the Iraqi Prime Minister discussed by phone developments in the Middle East and the threat they pose to regional security and stability.

UKMTO says it received multiple reports of increasing electronic interference within the waters of the Gulf and straits of Hormuz. UKMTO says the levels, intensity inside Gulf have significant impact on vessels positional reporting through automated systems

Emirates Airlines announces the cancellation of its flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iran.

The UAE and Qatar condemn the Israeli strikes on Iran.

Abu Dhabi Airport: We urge passengers to contact their airlines for updates.

Israel blocks Saudi-led foreign ministers delegation from visiting Palestinian Authority

Israel decided to block a visit by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Turkey to the Palestinian Authority which was planned for Sunday, Israeli official says

A Panama-flagged and UAE-linked products tanker was interdicted approximately 51 nautical miles northwest of the Iranian port of Bandar-e Jask, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Tuesday. It said an urgency broadcast transmitted that the vessel has been "hijacked."

Sudan has accused the UAE of launching the drones that hit Port Sudan on May 4 from a base on the Red Sea. UAE denies. Sudan says the attack was retaliation for a May 3 army strike on an Emirati warship in Nyala, allegedly killing Emiratis

Trump: We have a special relationship with the State of Qatar as well as the United Arab Emirates.

Trump: We’re looking at Gaza, and we want to take care of those who are starving there

Trump: I will meet with Putin “as soon as we can set it up”

Trump: We’ll see what happens with Russia and Ukraine. Now it’s time to go back home

President @realDonaldTrump meets with the President of UAE in Abu Dhabi

Trump just spoke about Russia and Ukraine, telling reporters that "nothing is going to happen until Putin and I get together"

Trump: My visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE is historic

Sudan will cut ties with the UAE

205 Ukrainian POWs were released from Russian captivity in a prisoners exchange mediated by UAE

UAE says it will lift a four-year travel ban on Lebanon for its citizens starting May 7

UAE Strongly Condemns Israeli Attacks on Syria. The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the continuous Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to Syria's unity, stability and territorial integrity. In a statement, @mofauae stressed that these attacks are in violation of Syria’s sovereignty and in contravention of international law, particularly the “Agreement of Disengagement” signed between Israel and Syria in 1974. The Ministry underscored the UAE’s categorical rejection of such practices, which threaten further escalation and tension in the region, and hinder efforts to achieve peace and stability

UAE says foils bid to transfer weapons to Sudan army, via @AFP

White House envoy @SteveWitkoff travels to Abu Dhabi after nuclear talks with Iran in Muscat

White House @PressSec announces President Trump's first foreign trip will be to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. The trip is scheduled for May 13 to 16