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  • Published: Sat May 16, 2026, 7:05 AM

UAE minister discusses Iran's attacks, threats to vessels with IMO chief

By:Yasmin HusseinMeher Dhanjal
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Summary

  • Iran was expected to announce a traffic mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz, according to the head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee
  • UAE said all measures it undertook have been within the framework of defensive actions to protect its sovereignty
  • UAE's decision to exit Opec and Opec+ was a sovereign, strategic choice, says energy minister
  • Trump said his patience with Iran is running out. Iran claimed it received messages from the US indicating Washington was willing to continue talks.
  • During a brief visit to the UAE, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned Iranian attacks on the nation
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