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Türkiye has completed bureaucratic preparations to launch direct trade with Armenia as part of the ongoing normalization process between the two countries, the Foreign Ministry said. The preparations were finalized under confidence-building measures implemented since 2022.The son of Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya died Thursday of wounds sustained in an Israeli strike in Gaza, as Israel confirmed an attack on a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Azzam al-Hayya was the fourth son of the Hamas leader to be killed by Israel.Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy while maintaining readiness to respond to any potential escalation, as regional tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict continue to shape international engagement.Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited on Tuesday, with only four vessels moving in both directions through the key energy passage, according to ship-tracking data. The limited traffic underscores continued caution around one of the world's most important transit routes for crude oil and LNG.Turkish defense giant Baykar will showcase its new Mizrak intelligent and autonomous long-range loitering munition at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul. The system boasts an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers, over seven hours of endurance, and AI-powered autonomous navigation without GPS.

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Russian, UAE presidents discuss Middle East and Iran crises

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09:38, 17/05/2026, Sunday

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Russian, UAE presidents discuss Middle East and Iran crises

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The Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE leader Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed on the need for diplomatic solutions to Middle East crises during a Saturday phone call, as regional tensions remain high following two months of war between the US, Israel and Iran.

Diplomatic engagement

Russian President Vladimir Putin and United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and Iran during a phone call on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of political solutions to regional conflicts, according to a Kremlin statement.

Bilateral ties

The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the development of trade and economic cooperation between Moscow and Abu Dhabi. They agreed to maintain active bilateral contacts going forward, the Kremlin noted. Putin also thanked the UAE for its regular assistance in resolving humanitarian issues related to the conflict in Ukraine, according to the statement.

Regional tensions

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, prompting Tehran to retaliate against Israeli and Gulf targets and block the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, though subsequent talks in Islamabad failed to produce a lasting agreement. US President Donald Trump later extended the truce indefinitely.

Titles :vladimir putin mohammed bin zayed al nahyan russia uae middle east crisis iran ukraine conflict diplomacy

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