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Geneva MOU: Five-Country Choreography Behind the Iran Deal
Switzerland hosts, the UAE pays, Pakistan brokers, the U.S. and Iran sign. A look at how the Geneva framework distributes risk among five governments.
Iran Confirms MoU Includes Frozen-Funds Mechanism as Switzerland Offers to Host
Tehran's foreign minister says the proposed US-Iran agreement covers frozen funds and an 'all fronts' war end including Lebanon. Pakistan claims a final text is set; the UAE will release billions; Switzerland offers to host the signing.
Iran's New Hormuz Map Claims Jurisdiction Over UAE, Oman Waters
Tehran published a new official Strait of Hormuz map on May 22 extending claimed jurisdiction into UAE and Omani waters, converting the toll fight into a direct sovereignty challenge to two U.S. partners.
IAEA's Grossi Tells UNSC Barakah Strike Is 'Grave Concern'
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi briefed the UN Security Council on Tuesday on the May 17 drone strike at the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, calling the situation one of grave concern.
Iran Warns UAE Over Israel Ties, Says Patience Has Limits
Tehran issues a sharp warning to Abu Dhabi after the UAE attributed Saturday's Barakah drone fire to Iran, citing Israel normalization ties as a red line.
UAE Blames Iran for Barakah Drone Strike; Saudi Backs Abu Dhabi, Qatar Presses Hormuz
UAE explicitly attributes Saturday's drone fire near the Barakah nuclear plant to Iran or its proxies; Saudi Arabia backs UAE response measures while Qatar warns Tehran against weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz.
Drone strike sparks fire at Abu Dhabi's Barakah nuclear plant
A drone strike caused a fire at a generator outside the inner perimeter of the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant on Sunday. No injuries reported, reactor systems unaffected.
Trump officials urged UAE to seize Iranian Lavan Island, Telegraph reports
A Telegraph report says senior figures in the Trump administration encouraged the UAE to take Iran's Lavan Island, marking a notable escalation claim in the Gulf crisis.
Gulf States and Asian Buyers Build the Structural Hormuz Workaround
While a European-led naval coalition forms to escort tankers, the UAE and Asian buyers are accelerating pipelines, LPG contracts, and reserve deals to permanently route around Iran's chokepoint.
Bahrain Arrests 41 IRGC-Linked Suspects as Ceasefire Holds
Bahrain detained 41 individuals tied to Iran's IRGC while Washington awaits Tehran's formal response to a U.S.-drafted ceasefire memorandum of understanding.
US Disables Two Iranian Tankers; Iran Strikes UAE
US Navy forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as Iran launched missiles and drones at UAE targets, pushing Brent crude to $108 intraday.
Iran Strikes UAE for First Time Since Ceasefire, Fujairah Refinery Burns
Iran attacked the UAE on May 4 for the first time since the April 8 ceasefire, igniting a fire at the Fujairah oil export hub and striking an ADNOC tanker — threatening the last major bypass route for Gulf crude.
OPEC+ Adds 188,000 bpd for June in First Meeting Without UAE
Seven OPEC+ producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed Sunday to raise June output by 188,000 barrels per day, the cartel's first quota call since the UAE's May 1 exit.
UAE Quits OPEC on May 1, Stripping Cartel of No. 3 Producer
The UAE announced its exit from OPEC effective May 1, removing the cartel's third-largest producer as Brent crude trades above $114 amid a closed Strait of Hormuz.