Tag: United Arab Emirates
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India strategic reserves under pressure as Iran war puts oil security in focus
India’s strategic crude reserves are under renewed scrutiny after the government disclosed that the country’s emergency crude stockpile is only about 64% full at a time when the Iran war and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying concerns over energy security. The latest disclosure has placed India strategic reserves, strategic…
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UAE air defences intercept Iranian missiles and drones as war enters day 24
The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted incoming missiles and drones from Iran on March 23, 2026, as the regional war entered its 24th day and widened the sense of vulnerability across the Gulf. The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said the sounds heard in the country were the result of…
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Iran Gulf Escalation Pushes War Into Dangerous New Phase
The ongoing Iran–Israel conflict has entered a volatile new stage after a series of retaliatory strikes targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf. The Iran Gulf escalation intensified following an Israeli attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field, triggering a chain reaction that has raised fears of a broader regional war and severe disruptions to global…