Authorities in Iraq's Kurdistan region said the Khor Mor gas field was hit by a "terrorist attack" and they are working to minimize the impact.

Trump suggested the US is unlikely to launch fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end an eight‑month US‑Iran confrontation continue, helping Gulf stocks to open higher on Monday. Both the US and Iran reported attacks on vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that carried about one‑fifth of global oil flows before the conflict. Tehran warned it would retaliate against US and Israeli targets if struck again. UAE senior official Anwar Gargash warned the region could face prolonged instability as a comprehensive Washington‑Tehran political deal appears elusive.

Trump senior adviser Jared Kushner said he will hold talks with UK and NATO partners before traveling to Abu Dhabi.