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Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi called for an agreement between the Arab monarchies of the Persian Gulf and Iran covering regional security and the economy. He also suggested that the US shift from a military role to an economic one.
Aziz KarimovSharjah has temporarily closed all its beaches due to an oil spill from a supertanker in the Persian Gulf. Beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Al Hamriyah and Ras Al Khaimah were closed earlier; the cause of the spill and the vessel have not been named.
Aziz KarimovUS President Donald Trump said he is choosing between “finishing off” the conflict with Iran and a deal, but clarified that there will be no strike on Sunday. Negotiations have stalled, the US is building up its forces in the Persian Gulf and reducing diplomatic staff in the region. According to sources, the November 3 midterm elections are restraining escalation.
Otabek YusupovThe US is building up its military presence in the Gulf, the State Department has ordered staff to leave Saudi Arabia, and Israel and Iran have been placed on heightened combat readiness. Media report plans for new strikes after the US midterm elections; Tehran speaks of 'mosaic defense,' while Qatar and Pakistan are trying to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough.
Javlon TursunovIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that its naval forces simultaneously attacked four vessels in the northern Persian Gulf which, according to the IRGC, were transferring oil and sailing 'along unauthorized routes.' According to the IRGC, fires on the vessels were still burning. Iran also accused the United States of encouraging ships to pass through a mined sea corridor and warned that its response could target American bases in the region.
Javlon TursunovThe US State Department denied reports of a large-scale evacuation of Americans from Persian Gulf countries. According to a department spokesperson, the ordered departure applies only to non-emergency US government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia and does not extend to other countries in the region.
Javlon TursunovFrench President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, wrapping up a tour of Gulf countries that began in Kuwait on Monday and included the UAE and Qatar. The visit takes place against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Javlon TursunovFrench President Emmanuel Macron made an unplanned visit to Saudi Arabia, where he held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to the Élysée Palace, the visit is intended to demonstrate solidarity with Riyadh amid attacks by Yemen's Houthis and to discuss hydrocarbon supplies. It is the first visit by a Western leader to the kingdom since the escalation of Houthi attacks this month.
Javlon TursunovQatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron held talks at Lusail Palace in Doha, discussing expanded cooperation in economy, investment, security and defense. The visit takes place as part of Macron's tour of Gulf countries on October 19–21, which included Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE.
Javlon TursunovA memorandum of understanding on the peaceful use of nuclear energy was signed in Manama following Emmanuel Macron's visit. The document provides for personnel training for Bahrain's civil nuclear program. The leaders also discussed defense, investment, and the situation in the Middle East.
Javlon TursunovFrench President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Doha on a state visit after stops in the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain. The tour has already secured commitments for additional diesel supplies totaling 295,000 tonnes per month. In Qatar, talks with the emir and a strategic dialogue on energy, economy, investment and defense are planned.
Sevara AzamovaThe British agency UKMTO reported that on Monday at 1000 GMT, approximately 121 nautical miles east of Duqm (Oman), a tanker was involved in an incident with military forces amid ongoing military activity in the region. Details of the interaction, casualties, and damage are not disclosed; the investigation is ongoing.
Javlon TursunovDuring Emmanuel Macron's tour of the Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain agreed to sell France a volume of diesel equivalent to 10% of its consumption in order to lower energy prices. The deals will be accompanied by TotalEnergies. In Abu Dhabi, preliminary agreements in AI and advanced technologies were also signed.
Sevara AzamovaFrench President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the UAE on Monday, where he was welcomed by the country's president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The tour, which began in Kuwait, also includes visits to Bahrain and Qatar and takes place against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Otabek YusupovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, after talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, stated that Moscow does not intend to abandon economic and investment agreements with Tehran. He noted trade growth, the return of specialists to the Bushehr nuclear power plant, work on the Rasht—Astara railway, and also discussed security in the Persian Gulf and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.
Otabek YusupovEmmanuel Macron arrived in Kuwait on October 19, beginning a tour of four Gulf countries — followed by the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar. The visit is timed to the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and will be the first visit by a French leader to Kuwait since Nicolas Sarkozy in 2009.
Otabek YusupovThe British agency UKMTO reported that a tug traveling south was struck by two unknown projectiles northeast of Khor Fakkan in the UAE. One person sustained minor injuries, the vessel was damaged but continued on its way. The exact time of the incident has not yet been confirmed.
Otabek YusupovThe British maritime agency UKMTO reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred on Friday at 09:00 GMT, but the report arrived with a delay. All crew members were evacuated and, according to the operating company, are safe. No environmental impact was reported.
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