Dubai Abu Dhabi War highlights: UAE intercepts 10 missiles, 26 drones in a day; fresh blasts heard in Iran
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news highlights: The UAE has stated it intercepted a total of 10 missiles and 26 drones on Thursday as the US-Iran conflict continues to spread across West Asia. As the conflict escalates, similar attacks were intercepted and reported by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and more.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news highlights: The UAE has stated it intercepted a total of 10 missiles and 26 drones on Thursday as the US-Iran conflict continues to spread across West Asia....Read More
As the conflict escalates, similar attacks were intercepted and reported by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and more.
Mojtaba Khamenei makes first statement as Supreme Leader
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who is yet to appear in public, vowed on Thursday to avenge the deaths since the start of the war with the US and Israel, in a statement read out by a presenter on state TV.
"A limited amount of this revenge has so far taken concrete form, but until it is fully achieved, this case will remain among our priorities," Khamenei, said according to the statement.
"We will seek compensation from the enemy, and if they refuse, we will take as much of their property as we determine, and if that is not possible, we will destroy the same amount of his property," he added.
Iran's health ministry said on March 8 that more than 1,200 people had been killed, and over 10,000 civilians injured.
Explosions heard in Dubai
Loud explosions were heard in downtown Dubai amid Iran's continued targeting of countries in the Gulf, news agency AFP reported on Thursday.
Meanwhile, in its attempt to upend trade routes amid already high concerns of an oil crisis, Iran escalated its targeting of energy establishments in the Gulf, with strikes targeting a container ship off the UAE near the outskirts of Dubai and a drone attack on Oman's Salalah Port.
The development came a day after two drones hit near the Dubai airport, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates and the world's busiest for international travel. Despite four injuries in the incident, air travel continued, the Dubai Media Office said on Wednesday.
Here's what's latest on the Iran-US conflict and tensions in the Middle East:
Dubai airport targeted: The Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest, was targeted on Wednesday as two drones fell near it, injuring four people. The development marked an escalation in Iran's attempts to put pressure on the US and Israel to end the war that began on February 28, the day the US and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran, killing its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
UN reacts to attacks in Gulf: Amid Iran's ongoing offensive in the Gulf, the UN Security Council voted to approve a resolution demanding a halt to Iran’s “egregious attacks”. “The international community is resolute in rejecting these Iranian attacks against sovereign countries that are threatening the stability of the peoples, especially in a region of strategic importance to global economy, energy, security and security of global trade,” said Bahrain’s U.N. ambassador, Jamal Alrowaiei.
Iran's warning to American banks: After targeting US consulates and embassies in the Middle East, Iran has now warned it would come after US and Israeli economic targets in the region, including banks. The threat triggered some firms, including Citi, to ask employees to evacuate offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
US to release 172 million barrels of oil: Amid global energy concerns and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, a key path used by countries to transport oil, the US has announced it would release 172 million barrels of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve.
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- 13 Mar 2026, 04:14:02 AM IST
US Iran war LIVE: Bahrain intercepts nearly 200 drones, over 100 missiles since start of conflict
US Iran war LIVE: Since the start of the US-Iran war, Bahrain’s Defence Ministry said it intercepted and destroyed 114 missiles and 190 drones targeting the kingdom.
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- 13 Mar 2026, 03:31:04 AM IST
US Iran war LIVE: US military plane crashes in Iraq
US Iran war LIVE: The US Central Command said on Thursday that it was carrying out rescue efforts after it lost a military aircraft in "friendly airspace" in Iraq during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
"Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely," the military said, adding that the incident was not the result of hostile fire or friendly fire.
- 13 Mar 2026, 02:14:14 AM IST
US Iran war LIVE: Fresh explosions heard in Tehran and other Iranian cities
US Iran war LIVE: as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran escalates, local reports have stated fresh explosions have been heard over Tehran and other Iranian cities.
As per Iran International, several explosions were reported in Tehran, Ahvaz and Karaj, according to eyewitness accounts.
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- 13 Mar 2026, 02:04:48 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Netanyahu says Iran ‘not the same’
US-Iran war LIVE: In his first address since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, Netanyahu issued a veiled threat to kill Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
He added that Tehran was "no longer the same" after nearly two weeks of US-Israeli air bombardment in the country.
“I wouldn’t issue life insurance policies on any of the leaders of the terrorist organization ... I don't intend to give an exact message here about what we are planning or what we are going to do,” Netanyahu was quoted as saying.
- 13 Mar 2026, 01:35:57 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE to allow entry of residents with expired visas amid US-Iran war
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security in the UAE has announced that that residents with expired visas will be allowed to return till March 31.
It added that there will be no need to apply for a new entry permit.
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- 13 Mar 2026, 12:17:25 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Air raid sirens active in Bahrain
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Bahrain’s Interior Ministry has said alarms have been activated and has urged its citizens to seek shelter.
- 13 Mar 2026, 12:16:15 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE intercepts 10 missiles, 26 drones today
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The UAE’s Defence Ministry says its forces today “interacted” with 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones coming from Iran.
As per the ministry, since the start of the US-Israel and Iran conflict, the UAE air defences have engaged with 278 ballistic missiles and 1,540 drones.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 11:43:32 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Israel strikes Basij militia checkpoints in Tehran
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The Israeli military struck checkpoints in Tehran operated by the Basij, it said on Thursday, as part of an effort to weaken the rule of Iran's clerical leaders.
The Basij militia is a part-time paramilitary force under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that is often used to quell protests inside Iran.
"After identifying the deployment, over the past day, the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF (Israel Defense Forces) intelligence, has targeted the Basij roadblocks and operatives," the IDF said.
"These forces led the regime’s primary efforts to suppress internal protests, particularly in recent
- 12 Mar 2026, 11:07:59 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Kuwait intercepting missile, drone barrage
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Kuwait’s army has said that it is battling a wave of incoming missiles and drones.
“The General Staff of the Army notes that if explosion sounds are heard, they are the result of air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks,” the army said in a statement on X.
“Everyone is requested to adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by the competent authorities.”
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- 12 Mar 2026, 10:45:09 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Saudi defence ministry says intercepted drones headed to Shaybah oil field
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones headed towards the Shaybah oil field on Thursday, as Iran targeted the facility again in its campaign to disrupt global energy markets.
The Gulf kingdom's defence ministry said an "unmanned aerial vehicle heading towards the Shaybah field... was intercepted and destroyed".
Earlier the ministry said two drones heading towards the same field were similarly destroyed, announcing the interception in a separate post on X.
Saudi Arabia confirmed on Wednesday that it had prevented several drone attacks against the facility, which is crucial to the country's oil production. (AFP)
- 12 Mar 2026, 10:33:28 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE permits expats with expired residency to return till March 31
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Dubai–Abu Dhabi War LIVE: The UAE has announced that expats with expired residency permits will be allowed to return to the country until March 31, Khaleej Times reported.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 10:20:58 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE:Oman Air cancels multiple routes till March 22 amid regional airspace disruptions
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE:Oman Air on Thursday announced that while most flights continue to operate normally with additional services across its network, several routes remain temporarily affected due to ongoing regional airspace closures amid West Asia conflict.
The airline confirmed that flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Copenhagen (CPH), Baghdad (BGW), and Khasab (KHS) are cancelled until March 22.
- 12 Mar 2026, 10:19:19 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: US says it has struck around 6,000 targets since start of Iran war
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE:The United States has struck around 6,000 targets since the start of the war against Iran late last month, the US military said on Thursday.
Among the targets hit were more than 90 Iranian vessels -- around 60 ships and 30 minelayers -- US Central Command, which is responsible for American forces in the region, said. (AFP)
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- 12 Mar 2026, 10:09:45 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: New Iranian leader vows revenge, keeps oil shipping route shut
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Iran's new supreme leader ordered his forces to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane shut on Thursday, as Tehran launched more devastating attacks on Gulf energy targets that sent global oil prices soaring.
The International Energy Agency warned the Middle East war could lead to to "the largest supply disruption" in history but US President Donald Trump said stopping the Islamic republic's "evil empire" was more important than crude prices.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who was reportedly injured in an air strike, has yet to appear publicly since his nomination last Sunday as supreme leader, and his defiant first message was read by a newscaster on state television.
Khamenei, whose father and predecessor Ali Khamenei was killed in the first wave of US-Israeli attacks at the start of the war, called for Gulf countries to close their US military bases and vowed to avenge "the blood of our children and grandchildren". (AFP)
- 12 Mar 2026, 09:44:07 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Saudi Aramco in discussions to acquire Ukrainian drones
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The Saudi oil giant is exploring the purchase of Ukrainian-made drones to enhance the protection of its critical oil infrastructure, WSJ reported.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 09:08:25 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Israeli strikes hit central Beirut
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Israeli strikes have hit central Beirut, new agency AFP reported. This comes shortly after the Israeli Defence Forces cautioned residents to evacuate central Beirut.
- 12 Mar 2026, 08:52:55 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: US-owned crude oil tanker attacked near Iraq
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: An American owned oil tanker was attacked near Basra in Iraq, killing one Indian crew member aboard it, the Indian embassy in Iraq said on Thursday. “The remaining 15 Indian crew have since been evacuated to a safe place,” the embassy said, adding that it was in contact with Iraqi authorities.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 08:08:15 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Iran supreme leader says vengeance is priority 'until fully achieved'
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who is yet to appear in public, vowed on Thursday to avenge the deaths since the start of the war with the US and Israel, in a statement read out by a presenter on state TV.
"A limited amount of this revenge has so far taken concrete form, but until it is fully achieved, this case will remain among our priorities," Khamenei, said according to the statement.
"We will seek compensation from the enemy, and if they refuse, we will take as much of their property as we determine, and if that is not possible, we will destroy the same amount of his property," he added.
Iran's health ministry said on March 8 that more than 1,200 people had been killed, and over 10,000 civilians injured. (AFP)
- 12 Mar 2026, 08:03:00 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Fire put out at Dubai Creek Harbour after drone strike
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Authorities in Dubai said they put out a fire after an Iranian drone reportedly attacked a building near the Dubai Creek Harbour on Thursday. “Authorities have fully brought the fire under control, and all residents are safe. No injuries have been reported,” the Dubai Media Office said.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 07:42:09 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Qatar intercepts missile attack, says defence ministry
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: The Qatar Ministry of Defence said the country’s armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting Qatar, preventing it from reaching its intended location.
- 12 Mar 2026, 07:10:09 PM IST
Dubai–Abu Dhabi War LIVE:Iran’s top leader vows ‘compensation’ from enemy, warns of equal retaliation
Dubai–Abu Dhabi War LIVE: Iran’s supreme leader said the country will seek compensation from its enemy or “destroy its assets to the same extent,” according to a report by the Associated Press.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 07:07:34 PM IST
Dubai–Abu Dhabi War LIVE: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz should remain shut
Dubai–Abu Dhabi War LIVE: Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed as a tool of pressure.
In a message read out by a state TV broadcaster, the first the new supreme leader has issued since he was appointed to succeed his slain father, Mojtaba said all U.S. bases in the region should be closed as they would be attacked. (Reuters)
- 12 Mar 2026, 07:00:01 PM IST
Dubai–Abu Dhabi War LIVE: Iran’s Supreme Leader warns attacks on Gulf neighbours will continue
Dubai–Abu Dhabi War LIVE: Iran’s Supreme Leader warns Gulf neighbours that attacks will continue as regional tensions escalate.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 06:27:55 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Saudi shoots down drone approaching oil field
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: The Saudi defence ministry said it intercepted and destroyed a drone headed toward the Shaybah oil field, reported AFP. The news agency also said that the country downed drones headed towards its embassy district.
- 12 Mar 2026, 06:08:03 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Container ship struck off Jebel Ali in UAE
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: An unidentified projectile struck a container ship, causing a small fire, 35 nautical miles north of Jebel Ali in the UAE, Reuters reported, citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations.
"All crew are reported safe," the agency said in an advisory. "No environmental impact has been reported at this time."
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- 12 Mar 2026, 05:47:52 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Air Arabia resumes limited flights to and from UAE
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Air Arabia has resumed a limited number of flight operations to and from the United Arab Emirates, subject to operational and regulatory approvals. According to the airline’s updated schedule, services will operate between Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and several other destinations between March 6 and March 22.
- 12 Mar 2026, 05:28:45 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: US embassy in Oman lifts ‘shelter in place’ warning
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: The US embassy in Muscat, Oman, has lifted its "shelter in place" guidance for the entire country, the State Department said.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 05:11:40 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Qatar intercepts missile attack, says defence ministry
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: The Qatar Ministry of Defence said the country’s armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting Qatar, preventing it from reaching its intended location.
- 12 Mar 2026, 04:52:06 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: UN reacts to attacks in Gulf
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Amid Iran's ongoing offensive in the Gulf, the UN Security Council voted to approve a resolution demanding a halt to Iran’s “egregious attacks”. “The international community is resolute in rejecting these Iranian attacks against sovereign countries that are threatening the stability of the peoples, especially in a region of strategic importance to global economy, energy, security and security of global trade,” said Bahrain’s U.N. ambassador, Jamal Alrowaiei.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 04:09:01 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Oman Air cancels flights from March 9–15
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Oman Air has cancelled multiple international flights due to continued airspace closures across parts of the Middle East, the airline said, citing ongoing regional aviation disruptions. The carrier noted that operational challenges caused by restricted airspace are affecting scheduled services and that the cancellations will impact flights planned between March 9 and March 15, as aviation operations in the region remain constrained.
- 12 Mar 2026, 04:02:04 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Iran will 'abandon all restraint' if US, Israel attack Gulf islands
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Iran will 'abandon all restraint' if US, Israel attack Gulf islands, says parliament speaker (AFP)
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- 12 Mar 2026, 03:44:37 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Iran Parliament Speaker warns US not to show 'aggression' against Iranian islands
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Any U.S. aggression against Iranian islands in the Gulf will prompt Tehran to "abandon all restraint", Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on X on Thursday.
Several Iranian islands, including Kharg, are critical energy export terminals. Others host Iranian military bases. (Reuters)
- 12 Mar 2026, 03:33:42 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: UAE President Takes Casual Stroll at Dubai Mall to Restore Calm
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed took a stroll at the iconic Dubai Mall, sipping coffee and shaking hands with bystanders, to reassure a public unnerved by unprecedented blasts that have shaken the city since the start of the Iran war.
Social media was awash Monday night with videos of the president walking alongside Defense Minister Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, who’s also Dubai’s crown prince, chatting and sitting at a coffee shop in the vast emporium. Sheikh Mohamed shook hands with children and briefly chatted with a passer-by.
“Are you happy?” the president asked, to which the man from Ghana replied “very happy.”
The public display of normalcy comes as UAE officials seek to portray confidence in the ability of the country’s US-made air defense systems to repel dozens of projectiles fired by Iran, a response to US and Israeli strikes that began Saturday. Dubai and Abu Dhabi residents were again awoken by sounds of blasts Tuesday, likely from interceptors, with the UAE sending a missile alert message around 3 a.m. local time. (Bloomberg)
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- 12 Mar 2026, 03:16:43 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Iran's parliament speaker warns against any invasion of Iran's islands
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Iran's parliament speaker said Thursday that any invasion of Iran's islands will "make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders."
It wasn't immediately clear what prompted Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf's comments, which again escalated the rhetoric surrounding the ongoing Iran war.
Iran holds three islands it took from the United Arab Emirates before its formation in 1971.
There also has been speculation that the United States could target Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, Iran's main oil terminal. (AP)
- 12 Mar 2026, 03:14:41 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: India's Jaishankar, Iranian FM hold three talks in recent days amid conflict in Middle East
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi have spoken three times over the past few days as tensions escalate in West Asia, with the latest conversation focusing on the safety of maritime shipping and implications for India’s energy security.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 02:39:58 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Debris from drone interception causes minor incident in Dubai
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: A minor incident was caused after debris from a successful interception that fell onto the façade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road, authorities in Dubai said on Thursday. The alert came shortly after the Dubai Media Office reported a minor drone incident in the Al Bada area, adding there were no injuries.
- 12 Mar 2026, 02:32:14 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Drone incident in Al Bada, 15 minutes from Burj Khalifa
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Dubai authorities reported a minor drone incident in Al Bada, just about 4 kilometers, or 15 minutes away from Burj Khalifa. Separately, AFP reported loud explosions in downtown Dubai, without specifying the area.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 02:15:24 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on routes
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict, airfares have significantly surged as fuel prices go up. Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific announced new fuel surcharges for most routes Thursday and its CEO said that the cost of fuel so far this month is double the average of the previous two months.
The hike in fees will apply to tickets from March 18, the statement said.
- 12 Mar 2026, 02:02:55 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Kuwait airport targeted by drones, material damage reported
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: The Kuwait International Airport was reportedly targeted using drones amid the ongoing Iran-US war. According to Reuters, the state news agency reported “material damage” after the incident.
The development comes a day after two drones struck near the Dubai airport, injuring four people.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 01:56:19 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: ‘Minor drone incident’ in Al Bada, say Dubai authorities
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: The Dubai Media Office said that authorities were responding to a “minor drone incident” in the Al Bada area, adding that no injuries were reported. The statement was issued shortly after news agency AFP reported explosions in downtown Dubai.
- 12 Mar 2026, 01:51:00 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: 6 power transmission lines out of service due to shrapnel fallout from drones in Kuwait
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: At least six power transmission lines are out of service in Kuwait due to shrapnel fallout from intercepted drones, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 01:40:27 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Explosions in downtown Dubai, smoke clouds reported
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Explosions were heard in downtown Dubai, one of them “very loud”, reported news agency AFP. The agency said that one of its correspondents saw small clouds of smoke rise above a residential neighbourhood.
Downtown Dubai is a popular area in the city, which also houses the Burj Khalifa.
- 12 Mar 2026, 01:15:34 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Italy says its military base in Iraqi Kurdistan attacked
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: An Italian military base in Iraq's Kurdistan was attacked, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Thursday. The attack took place in Erbil, the Italian minister said, without elaborating any further.
"I just spoke with the Italian ambassador to Iraq. Fortunately, all our soldiers are well and safe in the bunker," he said.
Italy has soldiers in Erbil training Kurdistan security forces as part of an international force.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 01:04:23 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Viral posts claim North Korean embassy attacked by Israel in Iran. What's the truth?
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Amid the ongoing Iran-US war, viral posts surfaced online, claiming that the North Korean embassy in Tehran was targeted by Israel. Several unverified social media handles shared an apparent statement from North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, indicating he was fuming over the said attack.
However, Grok later fact-checked the social media claims, clarifying that no credible news agencies have verified the news. “Unverified rumor. Social media claims Israel struck or damaged the North Korean embassy in Tehran, sparking Kim Jong-un reaction quotes—but no confirmation from Reuters, NK News, KCNA, or any major outlet," Grok said in response to a post. Read full story.
- 12 Mar 2026, 12:52:09 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Fire near Bahrain airport; Oman evacuates oil port after strike
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: In its unrelenting attacks on oil sites across the Gulf, Iran targeted a neighbourhood housing the Bahrain International Airport, an oil port in Oman and two vessels in Iraqi waters. Oman authorities have evacuated the port of Mina Al Fahal as a precautionary measure, according to people who directly received a notice from a port agent, reported Bloomberg.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 12:14:49 PM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Shelter in place if within 100 km radius of Salalah, says US embassy in Oman
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: While it has lifted the shelter in place guidance for the entire country, the US embassy in Oman has kept up the advice to stay in place if located within a 100 km radius of Salalah, where a key port was attacked today. “To the extent possible, remain in a secure structure, and stay away from windows,” the embassy said.
- 12 Mar 2026, 11:50:42 AM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Qatar condemns Iranian attack on Oman's Salalah Port
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Qatar denounced the Iranian attack on the Salalah Port in Oman which caused damage to several fuel tanks and triggered authorities to move vessels out of Oman's oil terminal in Mina Al Fahal as a precaution.
“The attack constitutes a treacherous act and an affront to the rights of good neighborliness, as well as a dangerous escalation that undermines regional and international efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability,” the ministry of foreign affairs of Qatar said in a tweet.
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- 12 Mar 2026, 11:41:13 AM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Dubai shares drop 1.5% in early trade amid Iran's attacks, oil concerns
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: Dubai's share index dropped 1.5% in early trends, reported news agency Reuters. The development comes amid continued Iranian attacks in the UAE, the latest being a container ship being struck off Jebel Ali and a building struck by a drone near the Dubai Creek Harbour.
- 12 Mar 2026, 11:33:39 AM IST
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: US-owned crude oil tanker attacked near Iraq, Indian killed
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war news LIVE: An American owned oil tanker was attacked near Basra in Iraq, killing one Indian crew member aboard it, the Indian embassy in Iraq said on Thursday. “The remaining 15 Indian crew have since been evacuated to a safe place,” the embassy said, adding that it was in contact with Iraqi authorities.
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