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Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia
ByJames Michelin for MetDesk March 30, 2026

Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gustsAn unusual weather pattern unleashed severe thunderstorms across parts of the Middle East last week, battering countries including the United Arab …

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Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
ByRebecca F. Elliott and Brad Plumer March 29, 2026

The U.S. and other exporters are poised for a windfall, but disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies are also pushing gas-buying countries to consider alternatives like coal, solar and nuclear energy.

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Israel expands invasion of southern Lebanon – as it happened
ByRick Goodman March 29, 2026March 30, 2026

This live blog has now closed. Our coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran and the wider crisis in the Middle East continues hereIran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has condemned Israel’s killing of three journalists in Lebanon on Saturday.On his Te…

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Ukraine Finalizes Air Defense Deals With Gulf Nations Amid War in Mideast
ByAndrew E. Kramer March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

The Ukrainian president visited the Middle East, where he sought to shift his country from a recipient of military aid to a supplier.

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Gulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxies
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Dubai March 28, 2026

Fears grow that Tehran may start activating sleeper cells across Middle East as part of war with US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesGulf countries have raised concerns over the prospect of attacks by Iran-backed militias and proxy armed grou…

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Gulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Dubai March 26, 2026

Reluctance to cheerlead alleged US ceasefire efforts reflects suspicion talk of peace could be another foil for escalationMiddle East crisis – live updatesNot long after Donald Trump said the US was engaged in “strong talks” to bring the war with Iran …

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Qatar Is Not Mediating U.S.-Iran Talks, Foreign Minister Says
ByIsmaeel Naar March 24, 2026

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry warned that the regional security system has been shattered, as the war has destroyed trust between Gulf countries and Iran.

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Energy Crisis Will Not Be Resolved Quickly if War Ends, I.E.A. Chief Warns
ByRavi Mattu March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Fatih Birol, the leader of the International Energy Agency, said the Iran war was a bigger crisis than the two oil shocks in the 1970s combined.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
ByEphrat Livni March 22, 2026March 23, 2026

The Israeli military said its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon would intensify, while Iran threatened to attack civilian infrastructure if President Trump followed through with an ultimatum.

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Middle East War Leaves Hamas Balancing Allies on Opposite Sides
ByAdam Rasgon and Abu Bakr Bashir March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

The Palestinian militant group, which has ties to both Iran and Qatar, is “walking on a knife’s edge,” an analyst said.

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