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Private jet activity in the Middle East has grown over the past few days. As Oman continues to be a vital hub for evacuation flights, private flights accounted for 31% of operations at Muscat yesterday. See how traffic has increased since Monday ð pic.twitter.com/Wm5fKEgY7p
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) March 5, 2026
What we are witnessing today is a struggle between two irreconcilable visions for the future of the region. We in the UAE, along with our GCC partners, stand on the side of peaceful coexistence, and we strive for a Middle East where regional economic integration creates opportunities — not destruction — for all. Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Iranian regime's ability to impact U.S. forces and regional partners is rapidly declining, while American combat power continues to build. pic.twitter.com/21TXHbWwFi
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 5, 2026
We are waiting for them Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. UAE's Ministry of Interior
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is creating new uncertainty for global container flows.
— MarineTraffic (@MarineTraffic) March 5, 2026
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, some container vessels are waiting, diverting, or delaying transit through one of the worldâs most critical shipping chokepoints. For shippers,⦠pic.twitter.com/njPLkWtLRi
We have the right plan for defence. UK PM Keir Starmer
We will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace and stability in the region. India's PM Modi
US-Israeli missile attack on two schools in Parand. pic.twitter.com/NwW9uCBeV3
— IRNA News Agency â« (@IrnaEnglish) March 5, 2026
While many people were trying to leave Dubai because of the situation, we actually wanted to come back because Dubai is home for us. Longtime UAE resident Bharath Chachara
For everyone hoping to fly home from the Gulf, the Omani government is working with your governments and international airlines to organise flights to get you home. We mean everyone, whatever passport you hold. The citizens of all countries have the human right to safety and security. People matter. Let's stop the war now. Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister of Oman
How can we not contemplate this prayer when we have all felt the blessing of safety and security following the blatant and cowardly terrorist attack on our beloved nation, the United Arab Emirates—may Allah guard and protect it? Friday sermon in the UAE on March 6
For everyone hoping to fly home from the Gulf, the Omani government is working with your governments and international airlines to organise flights to get you home. We mean everyone, whatever passport you hold. The citizens of all countries have the human right to safety and security. People matter. Let's stop the war now. Oman's foreign minister Badr Albusaidi
The US will bitterly regret the the precedent it has set Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi
In light of ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) encourages Filipinos to keep the following contact information for assistance.
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) March 5, 2026
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The effort to eliminate the Iranian regime's mobile missile launch capabilities continues. We are finding and destroying these threats with lethal precision. pic.twitter.com/AkGRYOjnOz
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 5, 2026
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