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Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?

Updated 3 days ago
Al Jazeera
BBC News
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Trump says Iran is in a 'state of collapse' as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Al Jazeera, BBC News.

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Lean Left
4/29/2026

Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?

US 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 emergency workers, in what.

Split image showing the front of Opec building and Nick Marsh
BBC News
BBC News
Lean Left
4/29/2026

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it is quitting Opec, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, after nearly 60 years of membership. Opec is an organisation of mainly Gulf oil exporters, which oversees oil production and has a major influence on the global prices. The UAE's abrupt departure is.