US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 20, 2026)
The US-Iran confrontation entered another uncertain day Thursday (Aug. 20), with President Donald Trump threatening what he described as increasingly severe economic pressure on Tehran, Iran maintaining that the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively “closed”, while facing economic and security consequences from the conflict. The dispute is affecting shipping, oil markets, regional trade and travel…
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