Iran and UAE ties sour, and other major developments in the Middle East

Iran rejected the United Arab Emirates’ accusation that it fired two ballistic missiles that landed in the Persian Gulf, as Tehran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator landed in neighbouring Iraq for a three day visit.

Iran has denied the United Arab Emirates' claim that it fired two ballistic missiles into the Persian Gulf

Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East  AP News

A ship was hit by a projectile while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz

MANILA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Philippines does not expect a reduction in military activities with its treaty ally the United States amid redeployment of some U.S. defence assets to the Middle East, an official said on Monday. The movement of assets including the USS George Washington aircraft carrier from the Pacific