In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, we look at signs of a shift in the trajectory of the US-Israel war on Iran, after US President Donald Trump suggested the conflict could end within weeks.

We also look at the economic impact of the conflict, as rising oil prices drive sharp increases in fuel costs across the UAE. Governments across the region, including Egypt and Jordan, have also raised fuel prices in response to global market strain.

Finally, we cover the latest escalation in regional attacks, with missile launches from Yemen’s Houthi rebels against southern Israel, and reported Iranian strikes hitting infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain. 

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