Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has escalated as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to address regional tensions. US President Donald Trump claims Iran is in a 'state of collapse' and has urged for a lifting of the blockade. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates has announced its exit from OPEC after nearly 60 years of membership.
- ▪US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is in a 'state of collapse' and called for the lifting of the US blockade.
- ▪The United Arab Emirates will exit OPEC, ending nearly six decades of membership in the oil-producing cartel.
- ▪Gulf leaders condemned Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz and called for restoring security and freedom of navigation.
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News|US-Israel war on IranIran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?Trump says Iran is in a ‘state of collapse’ as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA man gets a haircut in old market, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in Tyre, southern Lebanon [Marko Djurica/Reuters]By Elizabeth MelimopoulosPublished On 29 Apr 202629 Apr 2026US President Donald Trump says Iran is in a “state of collapse” and has urged a swift lifting of the US blockade, as Gulf leaders meeting in Saudi Arabia call on Tehran to rebuild trust after “treacherous” regional attacks.Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed three…
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