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United Arab Emirates & Friedrich Merz

17 shared events · Importance 12 · Last updated May 09, 2026

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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates was attacked by Iran with missiles and drones, causing unease among Gulf Arab states and highlighting the unreliability of US support.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, as Chancellor of Germany, angered Donald Trump by publicly criticizing the US, leading to the withdrawal of US troops from Germany.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, has become a target of Donald Trump's anger for refusing to back the war in Iran or contribute to a peacekeeping force in the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been a target of Iranian missile and drone attacks, including on an energy facility in Fujairah, leading to its condemnation of the escalation and calls for a political solution.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, urged Iran to return to negotiations, reflecting European concerns about the economic repercussions of the Strait of Hormuz closure.
May 05, 2026 · 10 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates reported missile and drone attacks on its territory, including an energy facility, calling it a dangerous escalation. It is a key US ally in the region.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, implored Iran to return to the negotiating table and stop holding the region and the world hostage.
May 05, 2026 · 8 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates was targeted by Iran with ballistic missiles and drones, causing injuries, highlighting the regional impact of the conflict.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz expressed frustration over the prolonged conflict, stating that the United States is being 'humiliated' by Iranian leaders.
Apr 27, 2026 · 49 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been subjected to multiple drone and missile attacks from Iran, causing damage to an oil facility and injuring Indian nationals. The United Arab Emirates considers these attacks a dangerous escalation.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, as German Chancellor, implored Iran to return to negotiations, reflecting international pressure on Tehran.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been repeatedly targeted by Iran with ballistic missiles and drones, sustaining injuries to three people, and calling it a major escalation.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, stated that European countries share the aim of stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons and are working to bridge differences with the United States.
May 09, 2026 · 47 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, signaling discord among Gulf nations and impacting global oil exporting groups.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, expressed concerns about the US strategy regarding Iran, leading to public disagreement with Donald Trump.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting missiles and drones from Iran, calling the attacks a dangerous escalation and urging efforts toward a political solution.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, urged Iran to return to talks, reflecting European concerns about the conflict.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
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United Arab Emirates: Pakistan used part of its new loans to repay a USD 3.5 billion loan taken from the United Arab Emirates.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, supports direct peace talks between Israel and Lebanon and a diplomatic understanding between the United States and Iran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is mentioned as one of Iran's top trading partners.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, expressed his belief that the Iranian government would fall, which was dismissed by Abbas Araghchi.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates experienced renewed attacks from Iran, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be halted.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, criticized the United States' negotiation strategy with Iran, leading to a US troop withdrawal from Germany.
Apr 26, 2026 · 104 articles
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United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC, citing the need for agility to respond to market demands amidst the war-induced shortages.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, has criticized the United States' approach to the conflict, stating that the US is being 'humiliated' and lacks a clear exit strategy.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, called on the US and Iran to resume talks and favored a negotiated settlement, condemning Iranian attacks on Arab neighbors.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Jan 29, 2026 · 23 articles
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Mar 09, 2026 · 137 articles
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Mar 10, 2026 · 35 articles
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