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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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Shadows Over the Negotiating Table

            Some windows glow in a residential building left without heating and facing long power cuts in Kyiv.

Russian airstrikes struck multiple Ukrainian cities just as peace talks—brokered by the United States—opened in Abu Dhabi. The overnight assault targeted energy facilities in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and several regional centers, leaving large areas without power during freezing winter conditions. Ukrainian officials denounced the timing, arguing that the strikes were intended to weaken morale and undermine diplomatic momentum.

Despite the escalation, delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. continued discussions focused on territorial disputes and security guarantees. Early indications suggested little movement from either side: Ukraine reiterated that it would not concede territory, while Russia maintained that territorial concessions remain central to any settlement.

The contrast between the violence on the ground and the diplomatic efforts abroad underscored the fragile nature of the negotiations. As talks resumed, the humanitarian impact of the strikes loomed large, raising questions about whether meaningful progress is possible while the conflict continues to intensify.


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