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Iran's supreme leader defies blockade warnings, says US suffered 'disgraceful defeat"
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (516+ words) Fri, May 01, 2026 | Dhu al-Qadah 13, 1447 | Fajr 04: 20 [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the'US-Israel-Iran ceasefire'now in effect.] Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written message on Thursday that the United States had…...
Trump hopes to host Lebanese President, Netanyahu over 'next couple of weeks"
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (28+ words) Khaleej Times brings you the latest updates as the ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran war enters Day 24. Preparations for negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are underway....
Is a "new Middle East" emerging? Experts debate region"s political, economic shifts
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (566+ words) Fri, May 01, 2026 | Dhu al-Qadah 13, 1447 | Fajr 04: 20 Military force alone will not create a "new Middle East, while economic influence and regional coordination may prove far more decisive, speakers said during a panel discussion at the Gulf Influencers summit on Monday. Mohammed…...
Strait of Hormuz disruption: Half a million containers stranded at Gulf ports
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (611+ words) Thu, Apr 30, 2026 | Dhu al-Qadah 12, 1447 | Fajr 04: 21 An estimated 0. 5 million TEUs, approximately 500, 000 twenty-foot container ships, sit at sea or dry ports situated in the Gulf due to the ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruption, according to Pw C. Container traffic activity has been severely…...
UAE's Gargash says didn't expect Iran to attack, reveals long-term impact of regional war
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (760+ words) Thu, Apr 30, 2026 | Dhu al-Qadah 12, 1447 | Fajr 04: 21 In an honest and detailed discussion, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, spoke candidly about the impact of the ongoing US-Iran war at the 18th edition of the World…...
Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (23+ words) Stay tuned to Khaleej Times as we bring you the latest on the US-Iran-Israel war, the holding ceasefire and other updates....
Trump says US has 'militarily defeated' Iran as he welcomes King Charles
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (23+ words) Stay tuned to Khaleej Times as we bring you the latest on the US-Iran-Israel war, the holding ceasefire and other updates....
Iran Supreme Leader 'fine, in good situation', says Deputy Representative in India
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (544+ words) Tue, Apr 28, 2026 | Dhu al-Qadah 10, 1447 | Fajr 04: 23 [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the'US-Israel-Iran ceasefire'now in effect.] Dismissing "rumours" surrounding the health of the Supreme Leader of Iran, his Deputy Representative in India, Mohammad Hossein…...
Israel using water access as 'weapon' in Gaza: Doctors Without Borders report
3+ day, 42+ min ago (188+ words) The extensive destruction of civilian water infrastructure in Gaza coupled with obstruction of access constitutes 'an integral part of Israel's genocide', it said....
2 months on: UAE's "strength without escalation' strategy under Iran attacks
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (345+ words) Restraint is not passive: A senior diplomat says the country's approach to Iran's attacks is a deliberate strategy backed by advanced defence systems...