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UAE claims Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq attacked nuclear power plant

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UAE claims Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq attacked nuclear power plant – CBS News Watch CBS News The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday alleged that Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq attacked one of its nuclear power plants. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins with more. Source link

UAE says drones that targeted Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The drones that targeted the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant all came from Iraq, the country’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The announcement likely means that Iranian-backed Shiite militias, which earlier had launched drones targeting Gulf Arab nations in the Iran war, likely were behind Sunday’s attack on the … Read more

Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE to meet with country’s president

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Washington — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates recently, where he met with Mohammed bin Zayed, the country’s president, sources told CBS News. Netanyahu’s office later acknowledged the trip, saying in a statement that it “resulted in a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United … Read more

Israel sent military personnel and key defense system to UAE, U.S. envoy says

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TEL AVIV — Israel sent Iron Dome air defense batteries and trained military personnel to the United Arab Emirates, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Tuesday, confirming for the first time the depth of military cooperation between the onetime enemies as they both face down Iran. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

Hegseth says Iran ceasefire is holding despite Iranian attacks on UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is holding. He called Project Freedom, the effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz that drew Iranian attacks on Monday, a separate and “temporary” operation. CBS News’ Natalie Brand and Eleanor Watson have more. Source link

How ‘Little Sparta’ UAE shocked the Gulf by going its own way on oil

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DOHA, Qatar — Among senior U.S. officials, the wealthy Gulf nation of the United Arab Emirates is known by an affectionate nickname: Little Sparta. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The moniker, often attributed to former U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis, reflects the American admiration for … Read more