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Gulf on Edge as UAE Oil Hub Blaze Fuels Iran–US Tensions

  Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defences. A surge in regional tensions has followed a major fire at a UAE oil hub, sparked by debris from intercepted drones, as Iran vows retaliation for a recent U.S. strike on its Kharg Island oil facilities. The incident has intensified fears of broader conflict across the Gulf, with Iran warning that parts of the UAE could be considered legitimate targets.  A significant fire erupted at a major oil hub in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, after debris from intercepted drones fell onto the facility, disrupting operations and sending plumes of smoke across the region. The blaze occurred amid escalating hostilities following a U.S. strike on Iran’s Kharg Island—Tehran’s primary oil export terminal. Iran responded with sharp warnings, declaring that U.S. “hideouts” within the UAE could be targeted as legitimate military sites. The threat came as Iran continued missile and d...
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Russia Reviews Nuclear Test Preparations Amid U.S. Moves

 

                                           President Vladimir Putin


Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that work is underway on President Vladimir Putin’s directive to explore the feasibility of resuming nuclear weapons testing. The order, issued during a Security Council meeting on November 5, tasked the Foreign Ministry, Defense Ministry, intelligence services, and civilian agencies with drafting proposals on how Moscow might prepare for such tests.

Lavrov emphasized that the instruction has been formally accepted and is currently being implemented. He noted that the public will be informed once the proposals are finalized. The move comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statement that Washington intends to restart nuclear testing after a 30-year hiatus. Putin has previously said Russia would only resume testing if the United States takes the first step.

The development highlights growing tensions between Moscow and Washington over arms control agreements, particularly the moratorium under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). While both nations have observed the moratorium for decades, Trump’s announcement has raised concerns about a potential breakdown in nuclear restraint.

For now, Russia maintains that its preparations are conditional, tied directly to U.S. actions. However, Lavrov’s remarks underscore the seriousness with which Moscow is treating the possibility of renewed nuclear competition.

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