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UAE condemns IRGC-linked cell uncovered in Bahrain, reaffirms Bahrain’s security is inseparable from UAE’s own -
U.S. to host Lebanon-Israel peace talks on May 14-15, pushing for Hezbollah disarmament and full Lebanese sovereignty -
Bahrain arrests 41 members of Iran-linked cell tied to IRGC and Wilayat Al Faqih ideology amid espionage investigation -
Iranian president frames country’s foreign policy around mutual respect, vows continued resistance against oppression -
Iranian FM accuses U.S. of sabotaging diplomacy with military adventurism, warns Iran will never bow to pressure -
Al Jaber warns global oil investment near decade low, risks future supply crisis amid current disruptions -
Habtoor praises Trump’s decades-long determination, calls his persistence a lesson regardless of political views -
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UAE condemns IRGC-linked cell uncovered in Bahrain, reaffirms Bahrain’s security is inseparable from UAE’s own
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed full solidarity with Bahrain over the uncovering of an IRGC-linked organisation tied to Wilayat Al Faqih ideology and foreign espionage networks.
He commended the efficiency and vigilance of Bahraini security services in exposing the cell and taking legal action against its members, and reaffirmed the UAE’s complete support for all measures Bahrain takes to protect its security, sovereignty, and societal stability.
Sheikh Abdullah stressed the UAE’s categorical rejection of all forms of terrorism and foreign-agenda organisations, underscoring the importance of regional and international cooperation to confront such threats, and concluded by affirming that Bahrain’s security is an inseparable part of UAE and Gulf Arab security.
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U.S. to host Lebanon-Israel peace talks on May 14-15, pushing for Hezbollah disarmament and full Lebanese sovereignty
The U.S. Department of State announced it will host a new round of intensive talks between Lebanon and Israel on May 14 and 15, following discussions held on April 23 led directly by President Trump.
Spokesman Thomas Pigott said the talks will focus on establishing a permanent framework for peace and security arrangements, full restoration of Lebanese sovereignty, border demarcation, and practical paths for humanitarian aid and reconstruction.
Washington reaffirmed its firm position that comprehensive peace requires the full restoration of Lebanese state authority and the disarmament of Hezbollah, which the U.S. designates as a foreign terrorist organisation.
Pigott described the talks as a new step toward ending decades of conflict between the two countries.
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Bahrain arrests 41 members of Iran-linked cell tied to IRGC and Wilayat Al Faqih ideology amid espionage investigation
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior announced the uncovering of an organisation linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and the ideology of Wilayat Al Faqih, following investigations and intelligence reports connected to espionage cases involving foreign entities and alleged sympathy with Iranian aggression.
Forty-one members of the main organisation have been arrested and are facing legal proceedings, with investigations and search operations continuing to identify and pursue others allegedly involved in the group’s activities or related violations.
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Iranian president frames country’s foreign policy around mutual respect, vows continued resistance against oppression
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy is grounded in expanding friendly relations based on mutual respect and shared interests, declaring that colonialism and exploitation have no place in the future world.
He invoked Iran’s cultural traditions of tolerance alongside its history of resistance against oppression, framing both as pillars of an enduring national identity.
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Iranian FM accuses U.S. of sabotaging diplomacy with military adventurism, warns Iran will never bow to pressure
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of repeatedly choosing reckless military action whenever a diplomatic solution is within reach, questioning whether it was a deliberate pressure tactic or the result of a spoiler manipulating the President into another quagmire. He warned that regardless of the cause, the outcome would remain the same – Iranians, he said, never bow to pressure.
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Al Jaber warns global oil investment near decade low, risks future supply crisis amid current disruptions
UAE Minister of Industry and COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber warned that global investment in oil exploration, development, and production is approaching its lowest level in a decade at $400 billion, even as global inventories continue to decline.
He cautioned that without significant new investment, the current disruptions to supply chains and maritime routes could escalate into a major supply crisis down the line.
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Habtoor praises Trump’s decades-long determination, calls his persistence a lesson regardless of political views
Emirati business magnate Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor praised President Donald Trump’s tenacity and determination, noting that Trump had been eyeing the presidency since the late 1980s with his first formal attempt around 1999-2000.
While making clear he does not agree with everything Trump says or does, Habtoor said the level of determination Trump displayed – enduring years of criticism, setbacks, and attacks before ultimately succeeding – is rare and worth recognising as a lesson in persistence, regardless of one’s political views.
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