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The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC after decades of membership, a move aimed at pursuing independent economic policies and reshaping Gulf oil politics. The exit follows years of tensions over OPEC's output limits as the UAE sought to boost production capacity. The decision comes amid the US-Israel war with Iran, which has disrupted Gulf oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE's withdrawal from OPEC, effective May 2026, is driven by a deep strategic rift with Saudi Arabia, not by technical oil policy disputes. The move marks a significant geopolitical shift, as Abu Dhabi seeks to distance itself from Riyadh's control and align more closely with Washington amid escalating regional tensions.
US President Donald Trump declares Iran is in a 'state of collapse' as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security. The UAE announces its departure from OPEC after nearly 60 years, while Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill paramedics, escalating tensions. Diplomatic efforts remain deadlocked amid oil price surges and waning US approval ratings.