Iran ceasefire talks under way as strikes on Gulf infrastructure escalate

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East podcast, diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran are gathering pace, with talks under way on a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a longer-term agreement. But even as negotiations continue, US President Donald Trump has renewed threats of further strikes on Iranian infrastructure.

We also learn the latest statements made by diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, Dr Anwar Gargash, who says Iran’s actions are likely to strengthen the US role in the region, while also pointing to growing Israeli influence in the Gulf.

Across the region, Iranian attacks have hit key energy and infrastructure sites in the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain, over the weekend. There are also signs of normal activity in the UAE, with Dubai’s live events sector beginning to recover despite ongoing disruption.

Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.