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The United Arab Emirates has extradited alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan to Dublin, where he faces charges related to leading a transnational criminal organization. The 49-year-old arrived on an Irish government aircraft and is expected to appear before the Special Criminal Court.
The UAE has accused Iran of launching a missile attack on an ADNOC oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an act of piracy by the IRGC. The assault drew widespread condemnation from Gulf and Arab states, which urged Tehran to stop targeting shipping and reopen the strategic waterway without conditions.
Iran announced it will resume commercial flights to the UAE starting January 28 after a suspension since July 2024. Iran Air will operate two daily flights connecting major Iranian cities with Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The move aims to boost trade and travel ties between the two countries.
Senior Iranian and Emirati officials met to discuss recent regional developments, focusing on security issues and bilateral cooperation. The talks highlighted the importance of dialogue and diplomatic solutions amid Middle East volatility.
The UAE has agreed to release billions of dollars to Iran, marking a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks, sources told Reuters. The move coincides with broader US-Iran ceasefire talks, with diplomats discussing the unfreezing of tens of billions in oil revenues frozen under US sanctions. The first $3 billion tranche has already been transferred, and the deal is seen as a notable shift from the open hostility during the war.
Iran has formally denied any involvement in a drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, following allegations from the United States. The incident, which caused minor damage but no casualties, is the first attack on a civilian nuclear facility in the Middle East and has heightened regional tensions.
The UAE failed to secure support from IMO member states for a resolution against Iran, marking a diplomatic setback. The proposed text criticizing Iran's maritime activities lacked backing from key maritime powers and Arab states. Iran welcomed the outcome, viewing it as validation of its position.
A drone attack sparked a fire near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, raising alarms over nuclear security and military escalation in the Gulf. The plant's operations were unaffected, and no casualties were reported, as officials blamed Iran-linked groups without immediate claim of responsibility.
A small fire near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant followed a Houthi drone attack claim. Authorities contained it and confirm no nuclear safety impact, but the incident renews security worries.
