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UAE blames Iran or proxies for strike near nuclear plant, as Trump tells Tehran ‘clock is ticking’
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem May 17, 2026May 18, 2026

Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precarious, and US president voices impatience at stalemateThe United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its pro…

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‘Extremely cruel and tragic’: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi speaks out against state violence and the war
ByNadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent May 15, 2026

The film-maker, who won the Grand Prix for A Hero in 2021, condemned both the killing of protestors and the conflict’s bombing campaigns during a Cannes press conferenceOscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has described the deaths of civilians…

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Oman caught between US and Iran after Tehran claims joint strait of Hormuz plan
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 15, 2026

Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting shipsOman has been caught in geopolitical crossfire after Iran said it was coordinating with the Gulf state over the future management of the …

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UAE to complete second oil pipeline bypassing strait of Hormuz by 2027
ByJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent May 15, 2026

State oil company fast-tracks previously undisclosed project, which is expected to double export capacityBusiness live – latest updatesThe United Arab Emirates has announced it will complete a new oil pipeline bypassing the strait of Hormuz by next yea…

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When will the Iran war end? The US can’t even decide when it began | Lawrence Douglas
ByLawrence Douglas May 14, 2026

A state department document seeks to justify the war as part of a years-long conflictIs the war in Iran over? Within hours of secretary of state Marco Rubio’s assurance that “the operation is over” last week, Donald Trump used social media to declare t…

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Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 14, 2026

Docked ship reportedly seized outside UAE port by “unauthorised personnel”The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said ships entering the strait of Hormuz must cooperate with the Iranian navy as reports emerged of a ship being seized outside …

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‘Inevitable’ jet fuel shortages will drive up air fares this summer, says Willie Walsh
ByJulia Kollewe May 14, 2026

Impact of disruption from Iran war may be felt into 2027 even if strait of Hormuz reopens, says aviation body bossIncreases in air fares for travellers in Europe are “inevitable” over the peak summer period because of the high cost of jet fuel, accordi…

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Public health at risk across Asia as price of gas for cooking soars
By May 13, 2026

Families turn to dirty fuels such as firewood, bringing fears over air pollution and fragility of energy transitionIn the ramshackle lanes of a south Delhi slum, Afshana Khatoon crouched wearily on her haunches and began lighting a small pile of firewo…

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UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

If current precarious ceasefire between US and Iran ends, Emirates are more likely to be targeted by TehranMiddle East crisis: live updatesThe risk of some Gulf states becoming embroiled in a direct war with Iran has risen after it was reported the Uni…

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In the 1979 hostage crisis, why did Iran free 10 Black Americans before the others?
ByAndrew Lawrence May 12, 2026

Sgt James Hughes was one of the hostages released early. With US-Iran relations once again in the spotlight, he talks about being ‘handcuffed, under armed guard’Since the United States launched a joint military campaign with Israel on Iran in February,…

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