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A Ukrainian military instructor demonstrates the operation of an interceptor drone designed to destroy Russian attack drones in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, March 11, 2026. Ukraine has deployed military and engineering units to five Middle Eastern countries —the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan —to help intercept drones and strengthen air‑defense capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.  The teams, composed of specialist counter‑drone personnel , are advising local forces and assisting in neutralizing Iranian-made Shahed drones , which have increasingly targeted civilian and critical infrastructure during the ongoing Iran conflict. Ukrainian officials say the mission aims to bolster regional security and pave the way for long‑term defense cooperation agreements .  President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian security council secretary Rustem Umerov emphasized that while Middle Eastern partners focus on ballistic missile threats, Ukrainian un...
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Tehran Opens Door for Japanese Ships Amid Hormuz Tensions

 

A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from the United Arab Emirates, near the border with Oman, on March 11.

Iran has signaled a willingness to allow Japanese‑related vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over a critical global oil route amid heightened regional tensions. This development follows direct communication between Tehran and Tokyo, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasizing that the strait remains open to countries not engaged in military action against Iran.

Iran has announced its readiness to permit Japanese‑related vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints for oil shipments. According to reports from Kyodo News, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that while the strait remains closed to nations involved in military actions against Iran, it is open to others—including Japan—pending coordination with Tehran.

Japan, which relies on the Middle East for more than 90% of its crude oil imports, has been particularly vulnerable to disruptions in the region. The ongoing conflict and partial blockade of the strait have already pressured Tokyo to release oil from its strategic reserves.

Negotiations between Iran and Japan are ongoing, with Tehran expressing willingness to ensure safe passage for Japanese vessels as long as communication channels remain open. This move may help stabilize energy supply routes and reduce geopolitical strain in a region already on edge. 

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