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Britain secures multi-billion pound trade deal with six Gulf states

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The Independent UK

New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start

Iran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf of Oman coastline. The U.S. has imposed its own blockade on Iranian ports and attempted an aborted operation to reopen the chokepoint.

The Economic Times

Iran's threat to Hormuz submarine cables

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to impose permits on submarine fiber-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move could disrupt global data flow, impacting financial transactions and government communications. While some countries have alternative routes, Qatar, hosting a key cable terminal, faces significant impact. Repairing damaged cables…

The Economic Times

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UK announces trade deal with six Gulf states worth £3.7bn a year

The UK has become the first G7 country to strike a free trade deal with the bloc of six Gulf states

The Independent UK

Qatar’s tourism sector shows resilience and is ready to welcome visitors again

In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions.

Euronews

UK strikes £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

Keir Starmer describes the agreement, worth double original estimates, as a ‘huge win’ for British businesses

The Guardian - UK

Government hails trade deal with Gulf states ‘worth £3.7bn a year’ to UK economy

The UK has become the first G7 country to strike a free trade deal with the bloc of six Gulf states.

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Saudi Arabia March crude exports drop to lowest on record, JODI says

Saudi Arabia's oil exports and production reached historic lows in March. The ongoing Iran war has severely impacted global energy markets. This conflict disrupted key shipping routes, affecting oil flows from the Gulf. Saudi Arabia is facing challenges in delivering its crude to international markets. Global oil demand forecasts have…

The Economic Times

Why Trump paused fresh Iran strikes just hours before launch

US President Donald Trump has delayed a planned resumption of military strikes on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies and ongoing diplomatic efforts. This comes despite him saying that US forces were “all set to start” operations.

The Times of India

'Impact on India less due to good management, foresight': Harsh Vardhan Shringla on global energy challenges due to West Asia crisis

India's energy crisis impact remains limited. Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla credits the government's effective planning and timely intervention. Energy prices globally have surged significantly. India has cushioned this impact through diversification of energy imports and reduced duties. No fuel shortage or panic buying has occurred. Oil companies absorbed…

The Economic Times

Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects

Two Chinese oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows positive comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. They suggest a resolution to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is nearing. Oil prices have eased on these developments. Negotiations with Iran are ongoing, with…

The Economic Times

Why India And UAE Are Building A Hidden Super Corridor

The world is entering one of its most unstable and unpredictable periods in decades. Wars are intensifying across the Middle East, global shipping routes remain under threat, and even a single attack near the Strait of Hormuz can shake fuel prices and economies worldwide within hours. As many nations struggle…

MyLifeXP

'Huge mismatch' between Iran, US and Gulf States' expectations, analyst says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies in London, says that "there is a very huge mismatch not just between the expectations of the Iranians and the Americans, but also among Gulf Arab states…

France 24

Trump Caught in Embarrassing Iran Lie After Middle East Allies Openly Humiliate Him Over Secret War Claims

Donald Trump's revelation of a planned military strike on Iran has led to a credibility crisis, as Gulf allies publicly dispute his claims of diplomatic success.

International Business Times UK

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The Guardian - US

Trump turns to Middle East allies as deal to end Iran war proves elusive

President claims planned Tehran attack postponed to allow talks to continue – but no indication peace plan is imminent

Euronews

UAE says mystery drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq

The UAE said drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear plant last week were launched from Iraq, indicating Tehran-backed militias have continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructure on behalf of Iran.

Euronews

Gulf states talk Trump out of Iran strikes in a show of regional influence

Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran “for two or three days” after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over Iranian retaliation, with Qatar stating that Gulf leaders are united in trying to avoid a resumption of the war.

The Conversation

Is the Gulf losing its grip on the oil world?

One of the most striking features of the Iran war has been the resilience of the global oil market. Despite the disruption of flows through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil transit chokepoint, prices have generally hovered around US$100 (£75) per barrel – a lower level than…

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The Times of India

'Was an hour away': Trump on halting planned military attack on Iran

US President Donald Trump revealed the United States was hours from striking Iran, with warships ready, before a diplomatic opening prompted a pause. He warned of further "big hits" if negotiations fail, but Gulf leaders urged him to hold off. Iran's army countered by threatening to "open new fronts" if…

International Business Times

Iranian Demands To End War With U.S. And Israel Appear To Be Little Changed From Previous Ones

Iran's latest demands to end the war appear to be largely unchanged from previous ones as the stalemate in negotiations continue.

International Business Times UK

Trump Puts Iran Attack On Hold As Negotiations Enter Critical Phase

Trump postpones a planned military strike on Iran to allow for diplomatic negotiations, amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East

The Economic Times

Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island

A recent attack on an Iranian oil refinery has led to a devastating oil spill impacting Shidvar Island, a vital wildlife breeding ground in the Persian Gulf. Videos reveal oil-soaked shores and distressed marine life, highlighting the war's severe ecological toll. This incident follows other environmental damage from attacks on…

The Independent UK

Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island

A mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Persian Gulf island that’s a protected breeding ground for wildlife

International Business Times UK

What Is Iran's 'Hormuz Safe'? The Bitcoin Insurance System for Ships Emerging Amid Gulf Tensions

US President Trump cancels a planned strike on Iran after Gulf allies' appeal, while Iran plans a Bitcoin-backed maritime insurance service to bypass Western financial systems.

The Independent UK

Why Iran wants to charge world’s largest tech companies for using Strait of Hormuz undersea cables

Iran’s veiled threat to disrupt subsea cable is a bid to gain leverage against future attacks

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