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Tehran supports Xi Jinping’s regional peace proposal

Iran has expressed support for a four-point peace proposal put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling alignment between Tehran and Beijing on efforts to stabilize the Middle East.

11 May 2026-17:30
Top Iranian aide says Trump 'cannot reopen’ Strait of Hormuz

Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser and aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has dismissed recent remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington would never be capable of reopening the strategic waterway.

11 May 2026-15:30
Iran shipping official says all Gulf Arab ports halted

11 May 2026-13:20
UAE intercepts Iranian drones amid renewed regional tensions

The United Arab Emirates’ air defences intercepted two drones coming from Iran on Sunday, according to the country’s Defence Ministry, marking the latest incident in renewed attacks targeting the Gulf state.

10 May 2026-17:00
Air Astana Group revenue rises despite profit decline amid Gulf conflict disruptions

Air Astana Group has reported a 13.2 percent increase in total revenue to $331 million for the first quarter ending March 31, supported by capacity shifts made in response to disruptions caused by conflict in the Gulf region.

08 May 2026-17:23
UAE's Gulf Marine Services profit drops after vessel evacuation

08 May 2026-12:04
Nearly 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf amid Hormuz crisis: IMO

Around 1,500 ships and approximately 20,000 crew members are currently trapped in the Gulf due to a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz linked to the Iran–US conflict, according to the head of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO).

08 May 2026-11:25
Abu Dhabi, Dubai airports suspend flights amid security concerns, Iranian media say

Flights have reportedly been suspended at Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports, with airspace over the two major United Arab Emirates cities temporarily cleared, according to Iranian media reports.

08 May 2026-10:32
Seafarers remain trapped in Gulf amid Hormuz disruption

An Indian seafarer stranded in Iran since the start of the regional conflict says crews trapped in Gulf waters are struggling with fear, uncertainty and delayed payments as disruptions continue around the Strait of Hormuz.

08 May 2026-09:05
US carries out retaliatory strikes on Iran after renewed tensions in Strait of Hormuz

The United States military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran, targeting facilities it claimed were responsible for attacks on American forces during what it described as unprovoked hostilities by Tehran.

08 May 2026-08:51