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Clare Woman In Dubai Says Life Going On As Normal Despite Middle East Tensions
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The Foreign Affairs Minister has convened a meeting of the Government Trade Forum, to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other international developments.
Monday’s meeting at Government Buildings was attended by Tánaiste Simon Harris and several other ministers.
Minister Helen McEntee updated them on a virtual meeting with other EU foreign ministers on Sunday night, during which they called for a de-escalation of the conflict.
Meanwhile, Monday saw the US and Israel attack Iran for a third day, with Tehran continuing retaliatory strikes.
The conflict has expanded, with Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon trading fire.
All Irish Defence Forces personnel serving with Unifil are safe and accounted for.
Explosions were heard across the region and reported in Jerusalem, as well as Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Hassan Famaraz, Iranian man based in Ennis and Niamh McNamara, former Ennis resident and Clare FM Producer, living in the UAE on Tuesday's Morning Focus.
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