IIME Brief

Fighting between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The United Kingdom said it was ready to sign a Gulf trade deal within weeks.

The US Treasury sanctioned Palestinian terrorist group Masar Badil — Ryan Wohl; Brandy Shufutinsky, Fdd.

An Iran-linked group is targeting technology specialists in the aviation, aerospace and financial sectors — The Record.

Fighting between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz intensified — Bloomberg.

The UAE raised its target for clean energy to 35% of its energy mix by 2031 — Asharq Business.

Iran has sufficient foreign-currency reserves despite US sanctions — The Jerusalem Post.

Iranian oil exports stalled amid a blockade — Al Arabiya.

The EU Aviation Safety Agency narrowed its warning on Gulf airspace — Reuters.

Baghdad and Ankara advanced plans for a road-and-rail border connection — Shafaq.

The United Kingdom said it was ready to sign a Gulf trade deal within weeks — The National.

Russian engineers reportedly visited Iran to help develop ramjet engines for high-speed anti-ship and land-attack weapons — ToI Staff, The Times of Israel.

Twelve guards were charged with reckless homicide for fatally beating a Palestinian security prisoner — Jeremy Sharon, The Times of Israel.

Germany's navy tested Israel's LORA ballistic missile and will proceed with procurement — Emanuel Fabian, The Times of Israel.

A US strike hit a wedding party in Iran — The New Arab.

The United Kingdom is expected to announce measures against Israeli settlements within weeks — The New Arab.

Christian schools in Jerusalem closed in protest against Israeli restrictions — The New Arab.

K2, a firm tied to the United States and Israel, likely gained access to intelligence on Iran's allies in Iraq — The New Arab.

Arabic.AI secured a strategic investment from Saudi AI firm HUMAIN — Wamda.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announced an AI curriculum for all schools in the UAE — Ajanta Paul, The National.

A UAE foundation pledged Dh3 million to support Gazan amputees — Ali Al Shouk, The National.

Sharjah's ruler ordered free education for Sudanese pupils after fees were wrongly collected — The National.

Flights were delayed and cancelled at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports — The National.

The first phase of a Sharjah tunnel project intended to ease commuting to Dubai was set for launch — The National.