UAE denies Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war

May 14, 2026 10:06 AM

UAE denies Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war

The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry denied on Wednesday a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office that he visited the country and held a secret meeting with its president. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said earlier he travelled to the UAE during the war with Iran and met Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. A statement by the Emirati foreign ministry said that Emirati relations with Israel "are public" and "not based on non-transparent or unofficial arrangements." "...

US believes naval blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue: Report

May 2, 2026 12:51 PM

US believes naval blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue: Report

The Pentagon has estimated that Iran has suffered losses of around $4.8 billion in oil revenue due to a blockade imposed by the United States Navy on its ports, according to a report by Axios, which cited unnamed officials. The report noted that two tankers have been seized during the course of the blockade. In addition, officials said that as many as 31 tankers carrying approximately 53 million barrels of oil are currently "stuck in the Gulf," highlighting the scale of disruption caused to Ira...