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UAE summons journalist, team over false report of explosions heard in Dubai

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Keep reading Khaleej Times for the latest

EU, Gulf states jointly call on Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open

UAE expresses deep concern over regional developments, calls for immediate de-escalation

Iran Deputy Foreign Minister says Tehran suspending commitments under Islamabad treaty

Facing GPS disruptions?

Two US military service members killed in action in Jordan

Supreme leader says Iran will teach US 'unforgettable lessons'

Iran supreme leader says US attacks prove Trump's signature on deal 'worthless'

UKMTO reports incident involving merchant vessel and military forces near Oman

Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah fighters after drone spotted in southern Lebanon

Iran's Supreme leader to release message shortly

Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian aggression Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

Kuwait puts out five fires; two at sites targeted by Iran

Iran's southern province hit by 3 US airstrikes: State news

Hezbollah buries dozens of fighters in south Lebanon

Gulf council head says Iran attacks on civilian facilities 'war crimes'

Egypt condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman

Iran executes man accused of killing security agent during 2022 protests

Sirens sounded in Bahrain

UAE authority says issuing apology does not avert the investigation

UAE investigates publication of 'false' report of explosions in Dubai

Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on territory

Biggest updates at a glance

Jazeera Airways issues travel advisory after Kuwait airspace closure

Kuwait says Iranian strikes cause damage, injuries at military and civilian facilities

UAE condemns renewed Iran attacks against 3 countries

Kuwait says Iran targets civilian infrastructure

Jazeera Airways operations affected by Kuwait Airport, airspace closures

Oil facility hit in Kuwait; injuries caused

Drones shot down in Jordan

Oil prices climbed on Friday

Worker, firefighters injured as fires break out in Kuwait

UN's Guterres concerned about escalation

US releases footage of Iran strikes

Sirens sound in Bahrain: Interior ministry

Lebanese President, First Lady travel to Washington

US, Iraq sign 48 agreements

Bahrain responds to more attacks

Fire breaks out at Kuwait power, water desalination plant

UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate change

Iran says 2 oil tankers caught fire; US says report is false

Kuwait currently responding to hostile drone threats

Kuwait Airways reschedules most flights after airspace closed

Danger passed in Saudi's Al-Kharj, Yanbu after warnings

IRGC says 4 'violating' vessels stopped

Drinking water cut off in Jask villages: Iran media

Kuwait responding to 'hostile missile, drone threats'

3 killed, 8 wounded in Iran's Hormozgan

Jordan's army says shot down 10 Iranian missiles

Fresh sirens sound in Bahrain: Ministry

Kuwait, Bahrain issue safety alerts

Iran strikes targets in Kuwait, Jordan

Iran says multiple provinces attacked early Saturday

US redirects 4 vessels amid Iran port blockade

US completes 7th night of strikes against Iran

Day 31 since peace deal

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