Donald Trump said US-Iran negotiations are progressing constructively but cautioned against rushing into an agreement. Trump stated the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would continue until a formal deal is reached and reiterated opposition to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons
The Barakah incident may not have triggered a nuclear disaster, but it serves as a warning that the Gulf’s geopolitical rivalries are becoming more complex, more localised and potentially more unpredictable
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during Operation Roaring Lion, holding high-level talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Officials described the meeting as a “historic breakthrough” in bilateral relations.
Donald Trump was passed over for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, which went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for defending democracy. Despite multiple nominations, including for the Abraham Accords, Trump’s bid failed
