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February 1, 2026, 12:32 PM - 3 min read
US President Donald Trump has stated that he will not disclose his plans regarding Iran to anyone, not even his closest regional allies, even while a US armada surrounds the Gulf
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February 1, 2026, 08:06 AM - 3 min read
The blast happened a day before a planned naval drill by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes
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January 31, 2026, 10:59 AM - 3 min read
Russia and Iran are engaging in talks that concern Tehran’s security amidst its conflict with the US, especially since the Trump administration surrounded the Gulf with a massive naval armada
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January 30, 2026, 10:34 AM - 3 min read
The country’s deputy foreign minister reiterated that Tehran is “200 per cent ready to defend itself” and warned that any US attack would receive an “appropriate response, not a proportionate one”, potentially targeting American bases in the region
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January 29, 2026, 09:55 AM - 3 min read
The refusals complicate potential US military options, as both nations host significant American forces: Saudi Arabia accommodates over 2,300 US troops while the UAE hosts around 5,000 at Al Dhafra Air Base near Abu Dhabi
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