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Middle East regional news.
RegionalThe UAE Ministry of Education announces the resumption of in-person learning for all students and staff in schools and nurseries across the country, effective Monday, 11 May 2026.
RegionalAn approximately 1.6 km temporary airstrip was discovered in a dry lake bed 180 km southwest of Najaf/Karbala, Iraq, but became unusable by mid-March due to rain, with context from a WSJ article on a secret Israel war base.
RegionalVocal social media reports indicate jet activity over Amman, Jordan around 2300Z.
RegionalReports of intense jet activity over Baghdad, Iraq.
RegionalA Persian tweet points out the irony that launching several missiles at the UAE does not break the ceasefire, highlighting the unique nature of 'peace' in the Middle East.
RegionalReports of intense jet activity over Baghdad, Iraq.
RegionalReports of explosions in Bandar Abbas, Iran, prompt tankers stationed in the UAE to scramble, with the UAE having reserved the right to respond to recent Iranian attacks.
RegionalThe UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority warns of a missile threat and advises residents to stay safe.
RegionalThe UAE Ministry of Defense confirmed four cruise missiles were launched from Iran, three were intercepted and one landed in the sea.
RegionalThe UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced that air defense systems are responding to a missile threat and urged residents to remain in safe locations.
RegionalRetweet of a CENTCOM post regarding regional operations.
RegionalTwo unidentified UAVs were observed hovering over Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran.
RegionalPresident Trump said after his briefing with the CENTCOM commander that he prefers a diplomatic deal over a military option, though both are on the table.
RegionalJet activity reported over northwestern Tehran, Iran.
RegionalReports indicate fighter jet activity over Dubai, UAE.
RegionalThe UAE confirms its decision to exit OPEC, citing a policy-driven evolution and commitment to energy security.
RegionalA post claims that the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan stole weapons intended for Iranian protesters and defrauded the CIA, thereby aiding the Iranian regime, and implicates Bafel Talebani.
RegionalReports indicate heavy jet activity over Anbar province in Iraq.
RegionalAn eyewitness claims that an aircraft involved in an incident was not a civilian plane.
RegionalIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad for diplomatic talks.
RegionalTwo fiber-optic guided drones struck northern border positions in Kuwait.
RegionalU.S. Central Command states its forces remain ready.
RegionalReports of jet activity over Mosul, Iraq.
RegionalPakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Tarar updates that Iran has not yet confirmed attendance at Islamabad Peace Talks before the ceasefire ends on 22 April.