Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Coverage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the Nexus archive.
- Trump blames Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which damaged the ship's upper deck but allowed it to continue. The U.S. shot down three other drones, while the British military reported a vessel hit by a projectile near Oman. Regional tensions persist amid an interim ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, with a UAE missile warning caused by a technical glitch highlighting ongoing instability.
- Missile alert goes off in Dubai but authorities quickly tell the public to disregard the warning
A missile alert was mistakenly issued in Dubai by UAE authorities, later dismissed as an error. The incident occurred amid regional tensions following an attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and Israeli strikes in Lebanon, with Iran suspected of a drone attack on a tanker. UAE and Iranian foreign ministers discussed adherence to an interim U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal.
- Missile alert goes off in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, warning of an incoming projectile
A missile alert was issued in Dubai, UAE, warning of an incoming projectile, followed by an all-clear. Iran is suspected of a drone attack on a tanker off Oman's coast, escalating regional tensions. UAE and Iranian foreign ministers held a call, with the UAE urging commitment to an interim Iran-U.S. deal and advocating for diplomatic solutions.
- Rubio commits to UAE security, discusses Iran-US deal with Emirati leader
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the US commitment to UAE security and discussed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, addressing Gulf concerns about Iran's missile program and the Strait of Hormuz. The talks included senior Emirati officials and emphasized international law regarding tolls on the waterway.