US reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island, Altman warns on AI and Al Habtoor exits Lebanon

Podcast: Trending Middle East · The National News

Opublikowano: 2026-11-03

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US military reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about renewed escalation. Oil prices rise following the reports, while President Donald Trump says a deal with Tehran could happen and denies considering further strikes after Tuesday’s midterm elections. OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman tells The National at Adipec in Abu Dhabi that people must remain in control of artificial intelligence, warning of the need to prevent serious safety incidents as AI becomes more capable. Abu Dhabi is also set to hos...