Travel ban applied to and from five major cities, including capital Tehran, though authorities resist total lockdown for fear of impact on economy already hard-hit by US sanctions

Anwar Gargash slams Palestinians' 'lack of loyalty' after Ramallah diplomat calls Emirati leader a 'little dictator' and says UAE, Bahrain have 'become more Israeli than Israelis'

With Gulf states linking advanced US weapons sales, including F-35s, to peace deals with Israel, only solution to maintaining Jewish state's edge may be to sell it more arms too

Emiratis seeking non-permanent representation for 2022-2023; election will be held in June

FM Abdullah bin Zayed expresses hope peace accord with Israel will provide 'opportunity for Palestinians and Israelis to reengage in negotiations to achieve peace'

Announcement by Dubai ruler comes after launch of Mars probe earlier this year

Israel's inroads in the Arab world are based on strategic necessity. The Palestinians can't stop the new peacemaking, but they can set a high price for it

TV report says Jerusalem officials believe more American arms deals with Middle East states could be in the cards

Amiram Norkin says balance in region may be upset by the sale but the US is committed to maintaining Israel's military edge

Friedman appears to denounce critics of planned sale, which Israeli defense officials fear could harm Israel's military edge, saying matter is being addressed by 'professionals'

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